This is the 2103rd most frequent Portuguese word.
febre
"Febre" means "fever" in English.
The word 'febre' is used here to refer to having a fever, which is a common symptom of illness.
Estou com febre e preciso me cuidar.
I have a fever and I need to take care of myself.
Here, 'febre' is used metaphorically to describe the high enthusiasm or craze for online games.
A febre dos jogos online atrai muitos jovens.
The fever about online games attracts many young people.
In this sentence, 'febre' metaphorically represents an intense desire or rush—specifically related to seeking gold.