No. 885 in Portuguese
federação
A federation; a political entity formed by uniting smaller states or groups under a central government.
In a sentence
A federação de futebol organiza campeonatos nacionais.
The football federation organizes national championships.
Here, 'federação' refers to an organization or body established to oversee football competitions.
O Brasil é uma federação formada por estados independentes.
Brazil is a federation composed of independent states.
In this context, 'federação' refers to a political entity formed by a union of states under a central government.
Ela trabalha na federação que cuida dos direitos dos trabalhadores.
She works in the federation that oversees workers' rights.
Here, 'federação' signifies an association or group formed to protect workers' rights and interests.
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