This is the 3793rd most frequent Portuguese word.
bíblia
"Bible" - the sacred scripture of Christianity, containing the Old and New Testaments.
In this sentence, 'bíblia' refers specifically to the physical book of the Bible, often a religious text.
Eu esqueci minha bíblia em casa hoje.
I forgot my Bible at home today.
Here, 'bíblia' is used metaphorically to describe something considered highly authoritative or indispensable in a certain domain or context.
Para muitos, a tecnologia é uma bíblia moderna.
For many, technology is a modern bible.
In this example, 'bíblia' refers to the religious text, specifically focusing on its historical aspects.