This is the 8424th most frequent Portuguese word.
vigília
A period of wakefulness or watchfulness, often associated with staying awake for prayer, reflection, or observance.
Here, 'vigília' refers to a formal, often solemn observance during the nighttime, symbolizing watchfulness or devotion.
A vigília começou ao entardecer e estendeu-se pela noite.
The vigil started at dusk and lasted through the night.
In this sentence, 'vigília' conveys a metaphorical sense, indicating carefulness or alertness in completing a specific task.
Ele demonstrou vigília constante em sua tarefa de proteger o território.
He demonstrated constant vigilance in his task of protecting the territory.
In this example, 'vigília' is used to describe the state of staying awake, perhaps due to concern, responsibility, or circumstance.