This is the 2721st most frequent Portuguese word.
racismo
Racismo: prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their race or ethnicity.
Here, 'racismo' refers abstractly to the concept or phenomenon of racism.
O racismo impede o progresso social.
Racism hinders social progress.
In this sentence, 'racismo' is used to denote the multiple manifestations or appearances of racial discrimination.
Devemos combater o racismo em todas as suas formas.
We must fight racism in all its forms.
'Racismo' in this usage emphasizes the personal or societal mindset associated with discrimination based on race.