This is the 7855th most frequent Portuguese word.
rapids
The Portuguese word for "rapids" is "rápidos," meaning fast-flowing, turbulent sections of a river.
Describes water rapids in a river.
As corredeiras do rio são perigosas para os caiaques.
The rapids of the river are dangerous for kayaks.
Adjective form 'rapidez,' referring to promptness and swiftness.
Ele enfrentou os desafios com rapidez e determinação.
He faced the challenges with speed and determination.
Uses 'rapids' metaphorically to describe fleeting moments of time.