This is the 317th most frequent Portuguese word.
carreira
"Carreira" in Portuguese means "career," "race," or "path," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'carreira' refers to one's professional path or career, a commonly used meaning in Portuguese.
Ele decidiu mudar de carreira para seguir sua paixão.
He decided to change careers to follow his passion.
Here, 'carreira' denotes the span of one's active engagement and achievements within a profession or discipline, specifically in sports.
A atleta conquistou sua melhor marca ao final de uma grande carreira no esporte.
The athlete achieved her best record at the end of a great career in sports.
In this usage, 'carreira' implies a rapid or energetic series of actions, often analogous to a fast or running movement in a competitive context, such as a race.