This is the 9668th most frequent Portuguese word.
crassa
"Crassa" means "gross" or "severe" in English, often referring to something excessive or blatant.
In this sentence, 'crasso' is used as an adjective meaning 'gross' or 'severe' used to describe a mistake.
Ela cometeu um erro crasso durante a apresentação.
She made a gross mistake during the presentation.
Here, 'crasso' is used to emphasize the severity of ignorance.
A ignorância crassa geralmente resulta de falta de acesso à educação.
Gross ignorance often results from lack of access to education.
'Crassa' in this context is an adjective highlighting the intensity or degree of inequality.