This is the 10644th most frequent Portuguese word.
gaudium
The Portuguese word "gaudium" is not native; it is Latin for "joy" or "delight."
Here, 'gaudium' is used as a noun to express a feeling of joy or happiness in a specific context.
O gaudium pela vitória era evidente nos olhos de todos.
The joy for the victory was evident in everyone's eyes.
In this case, 'gaudium' implies the way or mood in which an action is performed, namely, joyfully or with pleasure.
Ela se dedica com gaudium a todos os seus projetos.
She dedicates herself joyfully to all her projects.
Here, 'gaudium' is referred to as a general concept of joy or satisfaction in life.