This is the 12248th most frequent Portuguese word.
ritual
A set of actions or ceremonies performed in a prescribed order, often with symbolic meaning.
Here, 'ritual' is used to refer to a ceremonial act or a set of actions performed according to tradition or culture.
O ritual religioso é uma prática respeitada por muitas culturas.
The religious ritual is a practice respected by many cultures.
In this context, 'ritual' describes a daily routine or habit that a person performs consistently and with some level of significance.
Ela me disse que tem um ritual matinal de meditação e café.
She told me that she has a morning ritual of meditation and coffee.
Here, 'ritual' is used to describe an activity performed by a group with the intention of achieving a specific purpose or psychological effect.