This is the 2304th most frequent Portuguese word.
estatuto
"Estatuto" in English means "statute" or "set of rules governing an organization or entity."
In this usage, 'estatuto' refers specifically to a formal legal statute or law that has been altered or updated.
O estatuto jurídico foi modificado recentemente.
The legal statute was recently amended.
In this sentence, 'estatuto' is used to refer to a formal document or legal framework that outlines regulations and policies for an organization.
O estatuto da organização define suas regras e diretrizes.
The organization's statute defines its rules and guidelines.
Here, 'estatuto' is applied metaphorically to indicate a distinguishing feature or status assigned to someone based on their role.