This is the 11079th most frequent Portuguese word.
leigos
"Leigos" means "laypeople" or "non-experts" in English.
Here, 'leigos' refers to people who lack specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular field.
Os leigos muitas vezes têm dificuldades para entender terminologias técnicas.
Laypeople often have difficulty understanding technical terminologies.
In this sentence, 'leigos' indicates individuals with little or no prior experience or education in the specific topic being discussed.
Mesmo como leigos no assunto, eles conseguiram ajudar no projeto.
Even as laypeople in the subject, they managed to assist with the project.
The term 'leigos' here denotes the general audience or public who may not possess detailed knowledge of scientific concepts.