This is the 9159th most frequent Portuguese word.
bruxas
"Witches."
The word 'bruxas' is used as a noun referring to individuals with magical abilities or characteristics.
As bruxas voam sobre a vila em vassouras mágicas.
The witches fly over the village on magical brooms.
Here, 'bruxas' is used to denote a character or costume theme, typically related to Halloween celebrations.
No Halloween, as crianças fantasiam-se de bruxas.
On Halloween, children dress up as witches.
In this case, the word 'bruxas' refers to mythical or folkloric beings central to certain local stories or traditions.