This is the 11176th most frequent Portuguese word.
maioridade
"Maioridade" means "age of majority" or "adulthood."
In this sentence, 'maioridade' refers to the age at which one legally transitions from minor to adult status.
A maioridade no Brasil é alcançada aos 18 anos.
Legal majority in Brazil is reached at 18 years old.
Here, 'maioridade' denotes the celebration or acknowledgment of attaining legal adulthood.
A festa de maioridade foi organizada com muita alegria.
The majority celebration was organized with much joy.
In this usage, 'maioridade' symbolizes the state or period of being an adult, emphasizing its associated responsibilities and realities.