This is the 6397th most frequent Portuguese word.
detran
"Detran" is the abbreviation for "Departamento de Trânsito," meaning "Traffic Department" in English.
'Detran' in this sentence refers to its official role as the Department of Traffic, a government entity responsible for driver's licenses and vehicle registrations in Brazil.
Eu fui ao Detran para renovar minha carteira de motorista.
I went to the Detran to renew my driver's license.
Here, 'Detran' is used to denote the entity responsible for promoting traffic-related campaigns as part of its societal education mandate.
O Detran está realizando campanhas de conscientização sobre segurança no trânsito.
The Detran is conducting awareness campaigns about road safety.
In this context, 'Detran' signifies its function in managing administrative tasks such as traffic infractions and penalties for drivers.