This is the 4980th most frequent Portuguese word.
instaurou
"Instaurou" means "established" or "initiated."
The word 'instaurou' is used to mean 'instituted' or 'initiated' in the sense of making or enforcing changes.
Ela instaurou mudanças importantes em seu departamento.
She instituted important changes in her department.
Here, 'instaurou' signifies 'implemented,' highlighting the act of establishing or bringing into effect.
O governo instaurou uma nova política de segurança pública.
The government implemented a new public security policy.
In this sentence, 'instaurou' indicates 'initiated,' showing the action of beginning or starting a program or initiative.