This is the 3701st most frequent Portuguese word.
virada
"Virada" means "turn," "change," or "overturn" in English, depending on context.
In this sentence, 'virada' refers to the turn of the year, commonly used to denote New Year's Eve.
A festa de virada foi emocionante.
The New Year's Eve party was thrilling.
Here, 'virada' represents a major turning point or change in someone's life or career.
Ela deu uma virada na carreira dela recentemente.
She made a significant change in her career recently.
In this example, 'virada' means a physical turning movement, describing the car's action.