This is the 5408th most frequent Portuguese word.
selecionado
Selected.
In this sentence, 'selecionado' is used as a past participle to describe an action completed, indicating that the choice has been made of the player to perform a role in the team.
O jogador foi selecionado para representar a equipe.
The player was selected to represent the team.
Here, 'selecionado' conveys the process of choosing based on specific criteria, establishing the refinement or deliberate selection of the article.
Este artigo foi cuidadosamente selecionado para a revista.
This article was carefully selected for the magazine.
In this context, 'selecionado' expresses recognition or acknowledgement in a competitive or merit-based process.