This is the 9945th most frequent Portuguese word.
desvios
"Desvios" means "detours" or "deviations" in English.
Here, 'desvios' refers to physical detours or alternative routes one must take on a journey, indicating changes in the planned route.
Os desvios no caminho tornaram a viagem mais demorada.
The detours in the road made the journey longer.
In this instance, 'desvios' signifies behavioral deviations, indicating a departure from what is considered typical or expected.
Ela se preocupava com os desvios no comportamento do filho na escola.
She was worried about the deviations in her son's behavior at school.
Here, 'desvios' relates to deviations regarding adherence to plans or objectives, reflecting discrepancies or shortfalls in achieving expectations.