This is the 4013th most frequent Portuguese word.
mantis
"Mantis" in Portuguese refers to a type of insect, commonly known as a praying mantis.
The word 'mantis' is used here to refer to the insect species commonly known as 'praying mantis'.
Eu observei uma mantis religiosa no jardim hoje.
I observed a praying mantis in the garden today.
In this sentence, 'mantis' refers generically to the species, emphasizing their well-known characteristic posture.
Mantis são fascinantes por sua postura de oração.
Mantis are fascinating for their prayer-like posture.
Here, 'mantis' symbolizes elegance and grace, showing a poetic and metaphorical usage of the word.