No. 1,412 in Portuguese
árbitro
Referee or judge in sports and other disputes.
In a sentence
O árbitro apitou o início do jogo de futebol.
The referee whistled for the start of the soccer game.
In this sentence, 'árbitro' is used to refer to a sports official responsible for enforcing the rules during a soccer game.
Ele foi designado como árbitro em uma disputa entre dois colegas.
He was appointed as arbitrator in a dispute between two colleagues.
Here, 'árbitro' represents a neutral party or mediator in a conflict or debate, showing its broader use beyond sports.
O árbitro mediador sugere alternativas para resolver o conflito.
The mediator arbitrator suggests alternatives to resolve the conflict.
This usage of 'árbitro' emphasizes its role in mediation and decision-making processes, applicable in various contexts.
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