This is the 1653rd most frequent Portuguese word.
ramos
"Ramos" means "branches" in English.
Here, 'ramos' is used to refer to physical branches of a tree, conveying a natural, tangible usage.
Os ramos da árvore balançavam com o vento.
The branches of the tree were swaying with the wind.
In this sentence, 'ramos' represents different fields or divisions within the subject of science, which is a metaphorical usage of the word.
Ele estudava os vários ramos da ciência.
He studied the various branches of science.
Here, 'ramos' symbolizes subdivisions or extensions within an organizational structure, again using a figurative sense of the word 'branches'.