This is the 12006th most frequent Portuguese word.
receia
"Receia" means "fears" or "is afraid."
Here, 'receia' reflects a lack of fear or apprehension towards upcoming challenges.
João não receia os desafios que vêm pela frente.
John does not fear the challenges ahead.
In this case, 'receia' denotes hesitation or concern over the impact of important decisions.
O diretor receia tomar decisões que afetem toda a equipe.
The manager fears making decisions that affect the whole team.
In this sentence, 'receia' is used to express worry or fear about a possible outcome.