This is the 11116th most frequent Portuguese word.
limbo
A state of uncertainty or oblivion; in theology, a place for souls excluded from heaven but not condemned to hell.
In this sentence, 'limbo' refers to a state of uncertainty or stagnation, metaphorically describing an emotional state.
Ele parecia estar em um limbo emocional desde o término do relacionamento.
He seemed to be in an emotional limbo since the breakup.
Here, 'limbo' is used to describe a situation of being unresolved or pending action, especially in a formal context like legal proceedings.
Os documentos estão em um limbo jurídico, aguardando decisão do tribunal.
The documents are in a legal limbo, waiting for the court's decision.
In this context, 'limbo' refers to a theological concept, historically describing a place of existence for certain souls before redemption or judgement.