This is the 5718th most frequent Portuguese word.
amélia
A submissive woman who prioritizes domestic duties over personal aspirations.
In this sentence, 'Amélia' is used metaphorically to describe a woman who takes on traditional domestic responsibilities diligently and without protest.
Ela sempre foi vista como uma verdadeira amélia, cuidando da casa e da família sem reclamar.
She was always seen as a true 'Amélia,' taking care of the house and family without complaining.
Here, 'Amélia' refers to the traditional stereotype of a self-sacrificing housewife, which he wishes to avoid.
Durante a conversa, ele mencionou que não queria que sua esposa fosse uma amélia; queria que ela tivesse seus próprios interesses.
During the conversation, he mentioned that he didn’t want his wife to be an 'Amélia'; he wanted her to have her own interests.
In this example, 'Amélia' indicates a woman conforming to societal expectations of domesticity, which she chooses to abandon.