This is the 4065th most frequent Portuguese word.
operário
"Operário" means "worker" or "laborer," typically referring to someone who performs manual or industrial work.
This usage refers to a person who performs manual labor in a factory or similar setting.
O operário trabalhou arduamente na fábrica durante toda a semana.
The worker labored diligently in the factory throughout the week.
Here, 'operários' is used to collectively denote a group of laborers or workers in general.
Os direitos dos operários são protegidos por lei.
The rights of the workers are protected by law.
The term 'operários' here is employed to discuss a social class or group characteristic in a broader context, as reflected in literature and history.