This is the 1570th most frequent Portuguese word.
prata
Silver.
The word 'prata' in this sentence refers to the material silver, indicating the substance used to make the ring.
O anel que ela usa é feito de prata.
The ring she wears is made of silver.
Here, 'prata' is used figuratively to represent second place, commonly associated with a silver medal.
Ele ganhou o prêmio de prata na competição de poesia.
He won the silver prize in the poetry competition.
In this sentence, 'prata' describes the color silver, specifying the appearance of the uniform.