This is the 5873rd most frequent Portuguese word.
barradas
"Barradas" means "blocked" or "obstructed" in English.
In this sentence, the word 'barradas' (barred) refers to the action of preventing or prohibiting entries into an event.
As entradas foram barradas porque o evento já havia começado.
The entries were barred because the event had already started.
Here, 'barradas' (blocked) describes how the flow of water was impeded by the dam.
As águas foram barradas por uma nova represa construída na região.
The waters were blocked by a new dam built in the region.
Similarly, 'barradas' (rejected) indicates the refusal or dismissal of her ideas in a social context.