This is the 11178th most frequent Portuguese word.
males
"Evils" or "harmful things."
In this context, 'males' means 'evils' or 'harmful aspects' and refers to issues or negative elements in society.
Os males da sociedade precisam ser enfrentados com coragem.
The evils of society need to be faced with courage.
Here, 'males' refers to 'discomforts' or 'negative effects' caused by excessive heat, applying to physical or situational ailments.
A água fresca ajudará a curar os males do calor excessivo.
Fresh water will help cure the afflictions of excessive heat.
In this sentence, 'males' again centers on 'evils' or 'undesirable situations,' focusing on harmful consequences linked to ignorance.