freira

This is the 10587th most frequent Portuguese word.


freira

Nun.


The word 'freira' here refers to a religious woman who lives in a convent.

A freira do convento acorda cedo para rezar.

The nun from the convent wakes up early to pray.


In this sentence, 'freira' is used as a career aspiration or identity someone aspired to.

Meu sonho era ser freira quando era criança.

My dream was to be a nun when I was a child.


Here, 'freira' signifies someone embodying the role of informant or educator within her religious scope.

A freira explicou a história do convento aos visitantes.

The nun explained the history of the convent to the visitors.