This is the 7542nd most frequent Portuguese word.
oab
OAB: Acronym for "Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil," meaning "Order of Attorneys of Brazil."
In this sentence, "OAB" refers to the Brazilian Bar Association, emphasizing its role as an institution.
A OAB é uma instituição respeitada pelos advogados.
The OAB is a respected institution by lawyers.
Here, "OAB" refers to the qualifying exam that lawyers must pass to practice law in Brazil.
Ele passou no exame da OAB recentemente.
He recently passed the OAB exam.
This sentence uses "OAB" to indicate membership within the local chapter of the Brazilian Bar Association.