This is the 11672nd most frequent Portuguese word.
petição
A formal request or appeal, often written, made to an authority or organization.
In this sentence, the word 'petição' is used to refer to a formal written request signed by many people, typically involved in advocacy or legal matters.
Eu assinei uma petição para proteger o meio ambiente.
I signed a petition to protect the environment.
Here, 'petição' signifies a formal legal document submitted to a court or authority seeking a specific action or decision.
O advogado entregou uma petição ao juiz solicitando a revisão do caso.
The lawyer submitted a petition to the judge requesting a case review.
In this instance, 'petição' describes the initial document filed to begin a legal proceeding.