This is the 4823rd most frequent Portuguese word.
falecimento
Death or passing away.
In this sentence, 'falecimento' is used as a noun to denote the act of passing away or death of an individual, emphasizing its formal nature.
O falecimento do escritor foi uma grande perda para a literatura.
The passing of the writer was a great loss for literature.
Here, 'falecimento' refers specifically to a personal event of someone close passing away, highlighting its role in personal or family contexts.
Após o falecimento de seu avô, ela precisou organizar os documentos da família.
After her grandfather's passing, she had to organize the family's documents.
This example uses 'falecimento' to indicate an unforeseen demise, conveying a sense of shock or surprise at the event.