This is the 636th most frequent Portuguese word.
significa
"Significa" means "means" or "signifies" in English.
Here, 'significa' is used to inquire about the meaning or definition of a specific word.
O que significa esta palavra?
What does this word mean?
In this usage, 'significa' is employed to express a definition or a personal interpretation of a concept.
Para mim, a amizade significa apoio mútuo.
For me, friendship means mutual support.
Here, 'significa' communicates the implication or consequence resulting from a situation.