No. 1,811 in Portuguese
mediante
"Mediante" means "through" or "by means of."
In a sentence
Mediante estudos aprofundados, concluímos que a teoria está correta.
Through in-depth studies, we concluded that the theory is correct.
The word 'mediante' in this sentence introduces the means or method through which the conclusion was reached, indicating 'through' or 'by means of'.
Aceitamos o acordo mediante a aprovação das cláusulas por ambas as partes.
We accepted the agreement upon the approval of the clauses by both parties.
Here, 'mediante' specifies the condition or stipulation required for the action to occur, indicating 'upon' or 'subject to'.
A decisão foi tomada mediante consulta ao conselho.
The decision was made following consultation with the council.
In this sentence, 'mediante' indicates the basis or precondition of the decision, translating to 'following' or 'based on'.
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