This is the 1898th most frequent Portuguese word.
vice
"Vice" in Portuguese means "deputy" or "assistant" when referring to a title, and can also mean "immoral behavior" or "bad habit."
The term "vice" in this context refers to a subordinate role associated with assisting or being second-in-command.
Ele foi eleito como vice-presidente da associação.
He was elected as the vice-president of the association.
Here, "vício" derives from "vice" and denotes a moral failing or habitual indulgence in harmful activities.
O vício do jogo pode levar a problemas financeiros.
The vice of gambling can lead to financial problems.
In this sentence, "vice" is used colloquially to mean a flaw, defect, or imperfection in an object or situation.