This is the 8535th most frequent Portuguese word.
abaixada
"Lowland" or "depressed area."
In this sentence, "abaixada" describes the physical position of a person being bent or crouched down.
Ela estava abaixada para pegar o brinquedo no chão.
She was crouched down to pick up the toy on the floor.
Here, "abaixada" refers to a geographical area that is lower in altitude or elevation, like a valley.
A região abaixada costuma alagar durante as chuvas fortes.
The low-lying region often floods during heavy rains.
In this case, "abaixada" describes the position of the head being lowered, often to signify submission or shame.