This is the 11774th most frequent Portuguese word.
preconceito
"Preconceito" means "prejudice"—a preconceived opinion or bias, often negative, toward someone or something without proper knowledge or reason.
Here, 'preconceito' refers to an opinion formed without proper knowledge or experience about different cultures.
Ela tem preconceito contra pessoas de outra cultura.
She has prejudice against people from another culture.
In this sentence, 'preconceito' is used to describe a general obstacle created by preconceived notions in societal progress.
O preconceito impede o desenvolvimento de uma sociedade inclusiva.
Prejudice hinders the development of an inclusive society.
Here, 'preconceito' is mentioned as a negative concept that can be addressed through awareness and teaching.