This is the 9335th most frequent Portuguese word.
ciente
Aware.
In this sentence, "ciente" is used as an adjective meaning "aware" to describe the state of being informed or conscious about certain risks.
Estou ciente dos riscos envolvidos.
I am aware of the risks involved.
Here, "ciente" again acts as an adjective, indicating a change in the person's awareness or knowledge regarding the situation described.
Ela ficou ciente da situação após a reunião.
She became aware of the situation after the meeting.
In this example, "ciente" conveys the expectation that employees are informed or knowledgeable about the new guidelines, functioning as a predicate adjective in the sentence.