This is the 6371st most frequent Portuguese word.
deputado
"Deputado" means "member of parliament" or "representative" in English.
Here, 'deputados' suggests elected officials collectively discussing legislation.
Os deputados debateram a proposta durante horas.
The deputies debated the proposal for hours.
Here, 'deputado' refers to a member of the parliament or legislature engaged in political activity.
O deputado discursou no plenário sobre a nova lei.
The deputy gave a speech in the plenary about the new law.
In this sentence, 'deputado' indicates a representative involved in addressing community concerns.