This is the 8304th most frequent Portuguese word.
travestis
"Travestis" refers to transgender individuals, often assigned male at birth, who adopt a feminine gender expression and identity, commonly in Latin American cultures.
In this instance, 'travestis' identifies a community or individuals who align with nontraditional gender expressions supported by societal initiatives.
As travestis são acolhidas em programas sociais.
The transvestites are embraced in social programs.
In this sentence, 'travestis' refers to individuals often associated with transgender or cross-dressing identities, as part of a societal group.
As travestis lutam por direitos iguais.
The transvestites fight for equal rights.
Here, 'travestis' denotes the act of dressing in a way typically associated with the opposite gender, often for cultural festivals.