No. 1,093 in Portuguese
federais
"Federais" means "federal" in English, typically referring to things or entities related to a federal government.
In a sentence
As universidades federais oferecem ensino gratuito.
Federal universities provide free education.
Here, 'federais' describes universities that are maintained by the federal government.
As forças federais intervieram na região em conflito.
Federal forces intervened in the conflict area.
In this case, 'federais' refers to military or governmental entities under federal jurisdiction.
Os servidores federais têm certos benefícios trabalhistas.
Federal employees have certain labor benefits.
Here, 'federais' pertains to employees affiliated with the federal level of administration.
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