This is the 5424th most frequent Portuguese word.
shoppings
"Shoppings" in Portuguese refers to shopping malls or shopping centers.
In this sentence, 'shoppings' is used to refer to 'shopping malls,' indicating commercial centers people visit for purchasing goods.
Os shoppings eram muito movimentados durante as promoções de fim de ano.
The shopping malls were very busy during the end-of-year sales.
Here, 'shoppings' is employed to denote 'shopping malls,' expressing preference for their amenities.
Prefiro ir aos shoppings porque sempre há opções de lazer e alimentação.
I prefer to go to shopping malls because there are always leisure and dining options.
In this usage, 'shoppings' again signifies 'shopping malls,' this time mentioning their absence in certain locales.