This is the 970th most frequent Portuguese word.
praia
Beach.
Here, 'praia' refers to a physical location by the sea where people gather, emphasizing its geographic connotation.
A praia estava lotada durante o feriado.
The beach was crowded during the holiday.
In this sentence, 'praia' is the destination for an activity, showing its indirect use as a spot for leisure.
Vamos à praia para relaxar e tomar sol.
Let's go to the beach to relax and sunbathe.
Here, 'praia' is utilized to describe the enjoyable activity one does in the location, emphasizing its experiential point.