This is the 12854th most frequent Portuguese word.
vizinhança
"Vizinhança" means "neighborhood" or "the area surrounding a place."
In this sentence, 'vizinhança' refers to the physical area of one's neighborhood, suggesting the surroundings of a person's residence.
A vizinhança estava tranquila ontem à noite.
The neighborhood was calm last night.
Here, 'vizinhança' signifies the collective group of people living nearby, emphasizing the community aspect.
A vizinhança se organizou para plantar árvores no parque.
The neighbors organized themselves to plant trees in the park.
In this instance, 'vizinhança' again refers to the physical area, but focuses on the act of exploring nearby places.