This is the 1032nd most frequent Portuguese word.
tomada
"Tomada" means "electrical outlet" or "socket" in English.
Here, 'tomada' refers to an electrical outlet, which is a common usage in contexts involving electricity and devices.
Eu conectei o carregador na tomada.
I plugged the charger into the outlet.
In this sentence, 'tomada' is used as part of the phrase 'decisão tomada,' meaning 'decision made,' indicating action taken or resolved.
Foi uma decisão tomada em equipe.
It was a decision made as a team.
Here, 'tomada' denotes the act of seizing or capturing something, often used in historical or military contexts.