This is the 10580th most frequent Portuguese word.
franciscano
"Franciscano" refers to something or someone related to St. Francis of Assisi or the Franciscan religious order.
Here, 'franciscano' is an adjective used to describe the type of monk, specifically one associated with the Franciscan order.
O monge franciscano dedicou sua vida à oração.
The Franciscan monk devoted his life to prayer.
In this case, 'franciscana' is an adjective describing the type of philosophy, linked to the principles of the Franciscan order.
A filosofia franciscana preza pela simplicidade e humildade.
The Franciscan philosophy values simplicity and humility.
Here, 'franciscano' is used as an adjective to denote the affiliation of Saint Francis of Assisi with the Franciscan community.