This is the 1053rd most frequent Portuguese word.
pessoa
"Pessoa" means "person" in English.
Here 'pessoa' refers to an undefined individual whose identity is unknown.
A pessoa que ligou deixou um recado.
The person who called left a message.
In this sentence, 'pessoa' is used to indicate an individual, emphasizing personal characteristics.
Você é uma pessoa muito gentil.
You are a very kind person.
Here 'pessoa' represents people in a non-specific sense, discussing general human traits.