This is the 12058th most frequent Portuguese word.
referem
"Referem" means "they refer" in English.
The verb 'referem' is used here to denote the act of mentioning or describing something specific, emphasizing its significance.
Eles se referem ao livro como uma obra-prima.
They refer to the book as a masterpiece.
In this sentence, 'referem' implies making a statement backed by expertise or authority, typically in a professional or academic context.
Os especialistas referem que a técnica é inovadora.
The specialists mention that the technique is innovative.
Here, 'referem' is used to signify the act of indicating or specifying a particular item or preference in response to a query.