This is the 1440th most frequent Portuguese word.
pesquisa
Research.
In this sentence, 'pesquisa' is used to refer to scientific or systematic investigation.
Eu conduzi uma pesquisa sobre hábitos alimentares.
I conducted a research on eating habits.
The word 'pesquisa' in this context means a survey or study conducted for business or marketing purposes.
A empresa realizou uma pesquisa de mercado antes de lançar o produto.
The company conducted a market survey before launching the product.
Here, 'pesquisa' refers to an act of searching or looking up information, especially online.