feriado

feriado

A "feriado" is a public or holiday.

Here, 'feriado' is used as a noun referring to a day designated as a holiday due to nationwide observance.

Ontem foi feriado nacional e não houve aulas.

Yesterday was a national holiday and there were no classes.

In this sentence, 'feriado' is employed as a noun representing a period recognized as a holiday, during which typical activities (like work or school) are paused.

Durante o feriado, eu fui viajar com minha família.

During the holiday, I went traveling with my family.

Here, 'feriado' is used as a noun to describe the establishment of a day as a holiday, specifically linked to an event or occasion.

Eles decretaram que será feriado por ocasião do evento cultural.

They decreed that it will be a holiday on the occasion of the cultural event.