This is the 744th most frequent Portuguese word.
gênero
"Genre," "gender," or "type," depending on context.
Here, 'gênero' is used to classify artistic or intellectual works, such as literature, films, or music, into categories according to style or content.
O gênero da série que assistimos era suspense.
The genre of the series we watched was thriller.
In this example, 'gênero' pertains to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.
Estamos discutindo questões relacionadas ao gênero e à igualdade.
We are discussing issues related to gender and equality.
In this sentence, 'gênero' refers to the grammatical category that classifies nouns and pronouns as masculine, feminine, or, in some languages, neuter.