This is the 563rd most frequent Portuguese word.
vaga
"Vaga" in Portuguese can mean "vacancy," "wave," or "slot," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'vaga' means a job opening or vacancy.
Há uma vaga para o cargo de gerente na empresa.
There is an opening for the manager position at the company.
Here, 'vaga' refers to a parking space.
Há apenas uma vaga de estacionamento disponível no shopping.
There is only one parking spot available at the mall.
In this context, 'vaga' means a wave, particularly in poetry or literature.