No. 1,731 in Portuguese
delegação
"Delegação" refers to a delegation, a group of representatives, or the act of assigning tasks or authority.
In a sentence
A delegação dos estudantes chegou ao evento.
The delegation of students arrived at the event.
Here, "delegação" refers to a group of people representing or part of an institution or organization.
Foi feita a delegação da tarefa ao grupo de marketing.
The delegation of the task to the marketing team was made.
In this sentence, "delegação" signifies the act of assigning or distributing responsibility or authority.
A delegação diplomática tratou sobre importantes acordos internacionais.
The diplomatic delegation discussed important international agreements.
Here, "delegação" indicates a group of official representatives responsible for a specific mission or function.
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