This is the 10097th most frequent Portuguese word.
egoístas
Selfish people.
In this sentence, 'egoístas' refers to individuals characterized by selfishness, highlighting a general description or behavioral trait.
Os egoístas raramente consideram as necessidades dos outros.
Selfish people rarely consider the needs of others.
Here, 'egoístas' is used to describe others according to the perspective of the speaker, conveying a subjective judgment.
Ela dizia que todos ao seu redor eram egoístas.
She claimed that everyone around her was selfish.
This instance demonstrates the use of 'egoístas' to describe a behavior or attitude that is seen negatively, a teaching moment for instilling values.