This is the 11596th most frequent Portuguese word.
pautam
"Guideline" or "outline," or generally emphasizing how something is organized
In this sentence, 'pautam' is used to indicate that moral values serve as a guideline for decisions; it's derived from 'pautar', meaning 'to guide' or 'to be the basis of'.
Os valores morais pautam suas decisões diárias.
Moral values guide their daily decisions.
Here, 'pautam' refers to the act of organizing or determining the agenda for editorial meetings, showing its usage in planning or setting topics for discussion.
Os jornalistas pautam todas as reuniões editoriais das semanas.
The journalists schedule all the weekly editorial meetings.
In this instance, 'pautam-se' (a reflexive form) signifies that the actions are self-guided based on ethical principles, highlighting responsibility and adherence to standards.