This is the 10626th most frequent Portuguese word.
gaiolas
Cages.
Here, 'gaiolas' refers directly to a physical object, namely cages, used for birds to reside in.
As gaiolas dos passarinhos estavam penduradas na varanda.
The bird cages were hanging on the balcony.
In this case, 'gaiolas' is used metaphorically to describe constraints or limitations associated with habitual life.
Ele mencionou que viajar para o exterior o fez sentir-se livre das gaiolas da rotina.
He mentioned that traveling abroad made him feel free from the cages of routine.
In this example, 'gaiolas' represents conceptual or non-functional cages made of paper, demonstrating creativity and crafting activity.