This is the 2107th most frequent Portuguese word.
filas
Lines or queues.
In this sentence, 'filas' refers to queues or lines of people waiting, such as at a checkout or entrance.
As filas no mercado estavam longas nesta manhã.
The queues at the market were long this morning.
Here, 'filas' is used in the context of structured lines of individuals awaiting their turn for a service or assistance.
Ele organiza as filas de espera pelo atendimento.
He organizes the waiting lines for service.
In this usage, 'filas' describes rows or lines, but instead of individuals, it pertains to objects arranged in a sequence, like trees.