This is the 5137th most frequent Portuguese word.
normativo
"Normativo" in English means "normative," relating to establishing standards or rules.
Here, 'normativo' is used adjectivally to describe a regulation that establishes norms and standards.
O documento utilizado foi baseado em um regulamento normativo da empresa.
The document used was based on a normative regulation of the company.
In this sentence, 'normativo' modifies 'procedimentos', indicating that these procedures are standard-setting and conform to established norms.
É importante seguir os procedimentos normativos estabelecidos por essa entidade.
It's important to follow the normative procedures established by this entity.
Here, 'normativo' describes the inherent characteristic of laws to set norms and guide behavior or decisions.