This is the 10551st most frequent Portuguese word.
folião
A "folião" is a reveler or merrymaker, typically someone who participates in festivals or celebrations, like Carnival.
Here, 'folião' refers to a person who participates in the carnival celebrations.
O folião estava animado no desfile de carnaval.
The reveler was excited at the carnival parade.
In this sentence, 'foliões' is the plural form and denotes individuals enjoying the festivities.
No bloco de rua, havia foliões cantando e dançando.
At the street parade, there were revelers singing and dancing.
This usage describes 'folião' as a characteristic or state of engaging in carnival activities.