This is the 455th most frequent Portuguese word.
real
"Real" in Portuguese means "real" (not imaginary) or refers to the currency of Brazil.
In this context, "real" means true and authentic, referring to an actual event or fact.
O filme que assistimos foi baseado em uma história real.
The movie we watched was based on a real story.
Here, "real" is used to describe something genuine or sincere, emphasizing the quality of the friendship.
Ele é um amigo real que sempre está ao meu lado.
He is a true friend who is always by my side.
In this instance, "real" is a noun and refers to the official monetary unit of Brazil.