This is the 11711th most frequent Portuguese word.
pleito
"Pleito" in Portuguese means "dispute," "claim," "legal case," or "election."
Here, 'pleito' is used to mean 'campaign' or 'effort,' focusing on an advocacy movement.
O pleito pelos direitos humanos continua sendo uma luta importante.
The campaign for human rights remains an important struggle.
In this case, 'pleito' refers to the electoral process or election period.
Durante o pleito eleitoral, os candidatos apresentaram suas propostas.
During the electoral process, the candidates presented their proposals.
Here, 'pleito' is understood as a formal request or plea in a legal context.