This is the 5296th most frequent Portuguese word.
quedas
"Quedas" means "falls" or "drops" in English.
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.
Minhas quedas por literatura romântica são evidentes.
My inclinations toward romantic literature are evident.
Here, 'quedas' is used with the plural form of the noun meaning 'falls' or 'droppings', describing the act of falling.