This is the 3566th most frequent Portuguese word.
província
"Província" in English means a province, a territorial division or administrative region within a country.
In this context, 'província' is used to refer to a region or administrative division similar to a province.
A província de São Paulo é uma das mais ricas do Brasil.
The province of São Paulo is one of the richest in Brazil.
Here, 'província' implies a rural or non-urban area, contrasting it with city life.
Ela prefere viver na província em vez da cidade.
She prefers to live in the countryside rather than the city.
'Província' is used in a historical context, referring to administrative regions typical in historical narrations.