This is the 5447th most frequent Portuguese word.
submetida
"Submetida" means "submitted" or "subjected" in English.
Here, 'submetida' is used in the context of 'being subjected to' or 'having undergone' an event, specifically a surgery.
Ela foi submetida a uma cirurgia delicada ontem.
She underwent a delicate surgery yesterday.
In this sentence, 'submetida' refers to the act of 'submitting' something formally, like a research paper, for consideration or review.
A pesquisa foi submetida ao comitê para revisão.
The research was submitted to the committee for review.
Here, 'submetida' indicates 'being subjected to' conditions or standards enforced, such as strict rules.