This is the 11562nd most frequent Portuguese word.
parasitária
"Parasitária" means "parasitic," relating to or characteristic of a parasite.
In this sentence, 'parasitária' describes the biological parasitic nature of a plant that depends on others for growth.
A planta apresentou características parasitárias ao se desenvolver sobre outras espécies.
The plant demonstrated parasitic characteristics by growing on other species.
Here, 'parasitárias' metaphorically refers to harmful and exploitative behaviors in an economic context.
Certas práticas parasitárias na economia podem prejudicar o desenvolvimento sustentável.
Certain parasitic practices in the economy can harm sustainable development.
In this example, 'parasitárias' pertains to the analysis of biological interactions where one organism benefits at another's expense.