This is the 2997th most frequent Portuguese word.
superintendência
Superintendência: Superintendence; the act of overseeing, managing, or supervising.
In this sentence, 'superintendência' refers to a managerial role or office responsible for overseeing operations.
A superintendência é responsável por coordenar os projetos na região.
The superintendence is responsible for coordinating projects in the region.
Here, 'superintendência' implies a department or bureau specializing in educational administration.
Ela trabalha na superintendência de educação do estado.
She works in the state's education superintendence.
In this instance, 'superintendência' represents an organizational entity declaring new regulations or guidelines.