This is the 5882nd most frequent Portuguese word.
batismo
"Baptism," a religious ritual symbolizing purification, initiation, or commitment.
Here, 'batismo' is used in its primary religious sacrament sense, referring to the ceremonial act of initiation in Christianity.
O batismo da minha filha foi realizado na igreja da nossa comunidade.
My daughter's baptism was held at the church in our community.
In this sentence, 'batismo' is used metaphorically to describe an initiation or trial that tests one's resilience or preparedness.
Aquele evento foi um verdadeiro batismo de fogo para os novos integrantes da equipe.
That event was a true baptism by fire for the new team members.
Here, 'batismo' is used symbolically to denote the artist's inaugural experience or official beginning in a particular field.