This is the 2756th most frequent Portuguese word.
sigilo
"Sigilo" means "secrecy" or "confidentiality."
In this sentence, 'sigilo' refers to confidentiality or secrecy, indicating that the information should not be disclosed.
É necessário manter sigilo sobre este assunto.
It is necessary to maintain secrecy about this matter.
Here, 'sigilo' is used to emphasize a characteristic of the job or sector, implying that confidentiality is a fundamental requirement.
Ela trabalha em um setor que requer muito sigilo.
She works in a sector that requires a lot of secrecy.
The word 'sigilo' conveys the responsibility or commitment to not reveal information that was shared in confidence.