This is the 598th most frequent Portuguese word.
sede
"Thirst" or "headquarters," depending on context.
Here, 'sede' means 'thirst,' referring to a physical need for water.
Eu estou com sede e preciso de água.
I am thirsty and need water.
Here, 'sede' is used metaphorically to mean 'desire' or 'hunger,' expressing a strong yearning or longing for something.
Ele tem uma sede insaciável por conhecimento.
He has an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
In this sentence, 'sede' means 'headquarters,' denoting the main office or administrative center of an organization.