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 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.
Durante o carnaval, algumas pessoas se vestem como travestis.
During carnival, some people dress as transvestites.
In this instance, 'travestis' identifies a community or individuals who align with nontraditional gender expressions supported by societal initiatives.