This is the 5126th most frequent Portuguese word.
naturalizar
"Naturalizar" means to grant citizenship to a foreigner or make something seem natural.
Here, 'naturalizar' is used in the context of acquiring citizenship of a country, reflecting a legal and personal decision.
Ele decidiu se naturalizar cidadão do país onde vive há anos.
He decided to naturalize as a citizen in the country where he has lived for years.
'Naturalizar' means to make a concept or idea familiar or accepted by the general public, emphasizing the process of normalization.
A comunidade científica trabalhou para naturalizar o conceito entre as pessoas comuns.
The scientific community worked to naturalize the concept among common people.
The verb 'naturalizar' is applied metaphorically here, indicating the process of becoming accustomed or internalizing habits to adapt naturally to a routine.