This is the 260th most frequent Portuguese word.
lei
"Lei" means "law" in English.
Used in the context of established regulations governing behavior.
A lei de trânsito no Brasil exige o uso do cinto de segurança.
The traffic law in Brazil requires the use of a seatbelt.
Refers to a natural or scientific principle that describes phenomena.
A lei da gravidade é uma força que atrai os objetos para a Terra.
The law of gravity is a force that attracts objects to Earth.
Indicates a moral or philosophical principle guiding human behavior.