1. The act of kneeling down or falling to one's knees
The ajoelhamento of the penitent was a sign of deep remorse.
O ajoelhamento do penitente era sinal de profundo arrependimento.
2. A position of submission, surrender, or reverence
The warrior's ajoelhamento before the king marked his defeat.
O ajoelhamento do guerreiro diante do rei marcou sua derrota.