This is the 5079th most frequent Portuguese word.
mentes
"Mentes" means "minds" in English.
Here, 'mentes' is used as a noun representing the intellectual cognitive faculties or minds of individuals, specifically children.
As mentes das crianças são muito criativas.
Children's minds are very creative.
In this sentence, 'mentes' indicates an individual's thoughts or beliefs, metaphorically as the intangible part representing decision-making and belief systems.
Ele consegue mudar as mentes das pessoas com sua persuasão.
He can change people's minds with his persuasion.
Here, 'mentes' again refers to the cognitive faculties, emphasizing intellectual growth or stimulation.