This is the 12487th most frequent Portuguese word.
sujeitas
"Subjected" or "liable," depending on context.
Here, 'sujeitas' refers to the condition of being exposed or liable to an external situation or event.
As ruas estavam sujeitas à chuva torrencial naquela estação.
The streets were subject to torrential rain in that season.
'Sujeitas' in this sentence ascribes a state of being influenced or affected by an external factor.
As pessoas sujeitas à pressão muitas vezes têm dificuldades para relaxar.
People subjected to pressure often have difficulties relaxing.
In this example, 'sujeitas' is used to indicate dependence or condition for something to occur or be valid.