This is the 10782nd most frequent Portuguese word.
igrejas
"Churches."
The word 'igrejas' in this sentence refers specifically to church buildings in a plural form.
As igrejas da cidade são muito antigas.
The churches in the city are very old.
In this sentence, 'igrejas' signifies religious institutions collectively.
Muitas igrejas têm celebrações especiais durante o Natal.
Many churches have special celebrations during Christmas.
Here, 'igrejas' is used to refer to the structures and their architectural features.