This is the 9673rd most frequent Portuguese word.
crença
Belief or conviction.
Here, 'crença' is used to indicate a fundamental conviction or belief in a certain idea.
Minha crença em um futuro melhor me motiva a perseverar.
My belief in a better future motivates me to persevere.
In this context, 'crenças' (plural form) refers to shared societal or cultural beliefs.
As crenças culturais são passadas de geração em geração.
Cultural beliefs are passed down from generation to generation.
The term 'crenças' is used to denote an individual's personal or spiritual beliefs.