This is the 607th most frequent Portuguese word.
bombeiros
Firefighters.
Here, 'bombeiros' refers to the professionals tasked with extinguishing fires and ensuring safety in emergency situations.
Os bombeiros chegaram rapidamente ao local do incêndio.
The firefighters quickly arrived at the scene of the fire.
In this context, 'bombeiros' is used in a possessive sense, indicating ownership of the fire truck utilized by the firefighters.
O caminhão dos bombeiros é indispensável para apagar incêndios.
The firefighter truck is essential for extinguishing fires.
Here, 'bombeiros' refers to the profession and the societal role of firefighters in general.