This is the 3504th most frequent Portuguese word.
parentes
Relatives.
In this sentence, 'parentes' is used to refer to relatives or family members.
Os meus parentes vão visitar-me no próximo fim de semana.
My relatives are going to visit me next weekend.
Here, 'parentes' is again used to describe family members related by blood or marriage.
Os parentes do João são muito amigáveis.
João's relatives are very friendly.
In this usage, 'parentes' is metaphorically extended to close relationships similar to family.