Official, officer, functionary in Portuguese 🇧🇷

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Tips to remember the word:
• Notice that “oficial” in Portuguese is very similar to “official” in English; associating the two can help remember its spelling and meaning.
• Think of real-life examples—government documents or formal announcements—to link “oficial” with its formal context.

Explanations:
• “Oficial” can function as an adjective meaning “authorized,” “legitimate,” or “formal” (for example, an “oficial” document).
• It also is used as a noun referring to someone holding a rank or position in an organization, especially in military or governmental contexts.

Other words with similar meanings:
• For the adjective sense: autêntico, legítimo, válido.
• For the noun sense relating to positions in an institution: agente, funcionário, comandante (depending on the rank and context).

Alternate meanings and slang:
• In informal contexts, “oficial” can be used to describe something that is confirmed or “real,” as in relationship statuses. For example, among friends one might say “Agora estamos oficiais!” meaning “Now we’re an official couple!”
• Some slang usages might extend the adjective’s meaning to highlight that something has become standard or recognized after a period of uncertainty.

Example sentences with translations:
1. "O comunicado oficial foi divulgado pelo governo."
 Translation: "The official statement was released by the government."
2. "Ela guardou um documento oficial que comprova sua identidade."
 Translation: "She kept an official document that verifies her identity."
3. "Após anos de namoro, eles finalmente se tornaram oficiais."
 Translation: "After years of dating, they finally became an official couple."
4. "Ele recebeu a promoção e agora é um oficial no exército."
 Translation: "He got promoted and is now an officer in the army."

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