This is the 5691st most frequent Portuguese word.
alija
"Alija" means "to jettison" or "to discard cargo" in English.
In this sentence, 'alija' is used as a verb meaning to throw away or discard something, particularly in a maritime context.
O marinheiro alija parte da carga para estabilizar o navio.
The sailor jettisons part of the cargo to stabilize the ship.
Here, 'alija' is again functioning as a verb to indicate the act of discarding items in order to decrease weight, often for safety reasons.
A companhia aérea alija bagagens para reduzir o peso do avião.
The airline jettisons luggage to reduce the airplane's weight.
In this sentence, 'alija' is metaphorically applied to signify discarding or letting go of something intangible, such as habits.