This is the 6436th most frequent Portuguese word.
doença
Disease or illness.
Here, 'doença' refers to a general condition or issue that affects health.
A doença pode afetar qualquer pessoa, independentemente da idade.
Illness can affect anyone, regardless of age.
In this sentence, 'doença' is used to describe a specific medical condition or sickness.
Ele enfrenta uma doença grave que exige tratamento contínuo.
He is dealing with a serious illness that requires ongoing treatment.
Here, 'doenças' is referring to potential health problems that preventive measures aim to mitigate.