This is the 10160th most frequent Portuguese word.
encerrava
"Encerrava" means "used to close, end, or conclude."
In this instance, 'encerrava' denotes a habitual action in the past, translated as 'used to conclude'.
O professor encerrava a aula com uma reflexão.
The teacher used to conclude the class with a reflection.
Here, 'encerrava' indicates a recurring action in the past, implying a characteristic activity.
Ela encerrava sempre seus discursos com uma citação memorável.
She always concluded her speeches with a memorable quote.
In this context, 'encerrava' describes a repeated event in a specific timeframe in the past.