No. 1,240 in Portuguese
procurador
"Procurador" in English means "attorney" or "representative," someone who acts on behalf of another.
In a sentence
O procurador apresentou o caso no tribunal.
The attorney presented the case in court.
Here, 'procurador' refers to a legal representative or attorney representing someone else in a legal matter.
Ela nomeou o irmão como procurador em sua empresa.
She appointed her brother as an agent for her company.
In this sentence, 'procurador' is used to indicate an agent or proxy authorized to act on behalf of someone in business-related matters.
O procurador-geral deu uma declaração importante à imprensa.
The Attorney General made an important statement to the press.
Finally, 'procurador' is part of the title 'procurador-geral,' which refers to the Attorney General, a high-ranking legal official.
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