This is the 2496th most frequent Portuguese word.
conversão
"Conversão" means "conversion," referring to the act of changing or transforming something into a different form, state, or belief.
Here, 'conversão' refers to the process of converting or changing values from one form (e.g., currency) to another.
A conversão de valores monetários pode ser complicada.
The conversion of monetary values can be complicated.
In this sentence, 'conversão' represents a physical change in direction, such as turning a vehicle.
Ele fez uma conversão rápida na estrada para evitar o trânsito.
He made a quick turn on the road to avoid traffic.
The word 'conversão' here signifies a transformation or change in ideology or lifestyle.