This is the 3415th most frequent Portuguese word.
israelitas
"Israelitas" in Portuguese means "Israelites" in English, referring to the ancient people of Israel or their descendants.
Here, the word 'israelitas' refers to the descendants of Israel (Jacob) in the Biblical context, demonstrating a historical or religious reference.
Os israelitas atravessaram o mar Vermelho guiados por Moisés.
The Israelites crossed the Red Sea guided by Moses.
In this sentence, 'israelitas' refers to the cultural and traditional practices of the historic population of Israel, showing an anthropological or cultural study usage.
Os costumes dos israelitas são fascinantes e ricos em significados.
The customs of the Israelites are fascinating and rich in meanings.
Here, 'israelitas' is used to identify the people historically associated with a particular region, demonstrating careful interaction with historical context.