This is the 5247th most frequent Portuguese word.
precária
"Precária" means "precarious" or "unstable," referring to something uncertain or lacking security.
The word 'precária' is used to describe the poor physical condition and instability of the building.
A construção é precária e precisa de muitas reformas.
The building is precarious and needs many renovations.
Here, 'precária' is used metaphorically to indicate the vulnerable and unsatisfactory state of mental health.
A saúde mental dos trabalhadores não deve ser precária devido às condições de trabalho.
The mental health of workers should not be precarious due to working conditions.
In this sentence, 'precária' conveys the fragility and uncertainty of the relationship.