This is the 153rd most frequent Portuguese word.
estados
"States" or "conditions."
Here, 'estados' refers to the political divisions (states) making up the country.
Os Estados Unidos são um país da América do Norte.
The United States is a country in North America.
In this context, 'estados' means conditions or states of being, specifically emotional conditions.
Existem estados emocionais que podem afetar o nosso bem-estar.
There are emotional states that can affect our well-being.
Here, 'estados' signifies the different forms or conditions in which matter can exist.