This is the 947th most frequent Portuguese word.
reservas
"Reservas" in English means "reserves" or "reservations."
Here, 'reservas' refers to the act of securing a spot or service in advance, such as a table at a restaurant.
Eu fiz reservas em um bom restaurante para o jantar.
I made reservations at a good restaurant for dinner.
In this example, 'reservas' denotes a stock or supply kept for future use, particularly in times of need or emergencies.
Manter reservas para emergências é sempre uma boa ideia.
Keeping reserves for emergencies is always a good idea.
In this usage, 'reservas' signifies hesitations or doubts in a metaphorical sense, expressing uncertainty or skepticism.