periódico

This is the 11646th most frequent Portuguese word.


periódico

"Periódico" in Portuguese means "periodical" or "magazine/newspaper issued regularly."


In this context, 'periódico' is used as a noun meaning 'journal' or 'publication' that is issued periodically.

Eu leio um periódico sobre ciência todas as semanas.

I read a journal about science every week.


Here, 'periódico' functions as an adjective meaning 'occurring at regular intervals' or 'repeated over time.'

Ele faz visitas periódicas ao médico para check-ups.

He makes periodic visits to the doctor for check-ups.


In this sentence, 'periódico' describes 'motion' as regular and recurring, pertaining to cycles or oscillations.

A professora explicou o movimento periódico no estudo dos fenômenos físicos.

The teacher explained the periodic motion in the study of physical phenomena.