This is the 6052nd most frequent Portuguese word.
cannabis
Cannabis: A plant genus used for its psychoactive effects and medicinal properties; commonly known as marijuana.
Usage as a noun to refer to the plant itself.
A cannabis é utilizada em tratamentos medicinais em vários países.
Cannabis is used in medicinal treatments in various countries.
Usage as a subject noun indicating the topic of scientific study.
Pesquisadores estudam os efeitos da cannabis no corpo humano.
Researchers study the effects of cannabis on the human body.
Usage as a term in policy debates referring to the substance in a legislative context.