This is the 5296th most frequent Portuguese word.
quedas
"Quedas" means "falls" or "drops" in English.
Here, 'quedas' is used with the plural form of the noun meaning 'falls' or 'droppings', describing the act of falling.
As quedas das folhas no outono são belíssimas.
The falling of leaves in autumn is beautiful.
In this sentence, 'quedas' refers to physical instances of falling, implying accidents happening to a person.
Ele teve duas quedas graves durante o jogo.
He had two serious falls during the game.
Here, 'quedas' metaphorically represents 'inclinations' or 'affections', showcasing a preference or interest in something.