This is the 12010th most frequent Portuguese word.
recessão
Economic decline or contraction.
In this sentence, 'recessão' is used as a noun referring to a period of economic decline.
A economia do país está enfrentando uma recessão prolongada.
The country's economy is facing a prolonged recession.
Here, 'recessão' again takes a noun form, emphasizing its impact on businesses during an economic downturn.
Durante a recessão, muitos negócios tiveram que fechar.
During the recession, many businesses had to close.
'Recessão' here is applied as a subject matter in the context of governmental action, highlighting steps to manage economic challenges.