This is the 11976th most frequent Portuguese word.
raízes
Roots.
Here, 'raízes' refers to the literal roots of the trees.
As raízes das árvores são fundamentais para sua estabilidade.
The roots of the trees are fundamental for their stability.
Here, 'raízes' is used metaphorically to refer to cultural heritage or the origins of a community.
As raízes culturais de um povo definem sua identidade.
The cultural roots of a people define their identity.
In this sentence, 'raízes' is used symbolically to refer to one's ancestry or familial origins.