This is the 3000th most frequent Portuguese word.
sínodo
A council or assembly of church officials to discuss and decide on ecclesiastical matters.
Here, 'sínodo' refers to an assembly or council typically of clerical figures in religious contexts for discussing important matters.
O sínodo foi convocado para discutir assuntos importantes da igreja.
The synod was convened to discuss important matters of the church.
In this sentence, 'sínodo' is used to describe the event in which collective decisions are deliberated and concluded.
Durante o sínodo, várias decisões foram tomadas pelos participantes.
During the synod, several decisions were made by the participants.
Here, 'sínodo' is mentioned as an upcoming council to be held, demonstrating its role as a planned formal meeting addressing broader issues.