This is the 9805th most frequent Portuguese word.
demência
Dementia; a medical term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
The word 'demência' is used in its medical sense, referring to a clinical disorder.
A demência é uma condição médica que afeta a memória e o raciocínio.
Dementia is a medical condition that affects memory and reasoning.
Here, 'demência' is metaphorically used to indicate irrational behavior or lack of judgement in a group.
A demência coletiva levou a decisões imprudentes.
The collective dementia led to reckless decisions.
In this sentence, 'demência' conveys excessive or compulsive behavior, illustrating a figurative use of the term.