This is the 373rd most frequent Portuguese word.
crise
A critical or difficult situation or period.
The word 'crisis' refers to a period of severe trouble in the economy, impacting people's lives.
A crise econômica afetou muitas famílias.
The economic crisis affected many families.
Here, 'crise' describes an intense sudden emotional reaction, contextually a fit of crying.
Ela teve uma crise de choro após ouvir a notícia.
She had a crying fit after hearing the news.
In this sentence, 'crise' is used to indicate a critical and troubling situation in public health.