This is the 3687th most frequent Portuguese word.
vandalismo
Vandalism: willful or malicious destruction or damage to property.
Here, 'vandalismo' is used as a noun referring to a destructive act involving public property.
O ato de vandalismo na praça prejudicou a aparência do local.
The act of vandalism in the square harmed the appearance of the place.
In this sentence, 'vandalismo' is used to denote the general act of causing intentional damage or destruction.
Tivemos que discutir formas de prevenir o vandalismo na nossa escola.
We had to discuss ways to prevent vandalism in our school.
Here, 'vandalismo' refers to specific destructive acts within the context of graffiti art applied unlawfully.