This is the 379th most frequent Portuguese word.
trânsito
The movement of vehicles, people, or goods along roads or pathways; traffic.
In this sentence, 'trânsito' refers to the movement and congestion of vehicles on city roads.
O trânsito na cidade está muito congestionado hoje.
The traffic in the city is very congested today.
In this context, 'trânsito' metaphorically describes the movement or exchange of information, rather than physical objects.
O trânsito de informações entre os departamentos deve ser eficiente.
The transfer of information between the departments must be efficient.
Here, 'trânsito' is used to refer to a legal and regulatory framework governing vehicle movement.