This is the 8944th most frequent Portuguese word.
assola
"Assola" means "devastates" or "afflicts."
In this sentence, 'assola' is used to indicate the action of causing destruction or distress to an area, emphasizing the intensity of the event.
O furacão assola a costa do país.
The hurricane devastates the country's coast.
Here, 'assola' refers to the figurative impact of an event (economic crisis) causing widespread difficulties or suffering.
A crise econômica assola muitas famílias.
The economic crisis devastates many families.
'Assola' is employed to convey the recurring impact of a natural phenomenon, showing its contribution to ongoing challenges in the region.