This is the 1021st most frequent Portuguese word.
placar
"Placar" means "scoreboard" or "score" in English.
In this sentence, the word 'placar' is used to refer to the score in a sports match.
O placar do jogo estava 2 a 1 para o time da casa.
The score of the game was 2 to 1 for the home team.
Here, 'placar' denotes the physical board used to display scores, demonstrating a different context of usage.
O novo placar eletrônico foi instalado no estádio.
The new electronic scoreboard was installed in the stadium.
In this instance, 'placar' is used in the context of its design aspect, highlighting its aesthetic or functional qualities.