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agente

[ɐ'ʒɛ̃tə]
nounmasculine/femininepl: agentes
agent
1. A person who acts on behalf of another; a representative
The real estate agent helped us find a house.
O agente imobiliário nos ajudou a encontrar uma casa.
2. A person or thing that produces an effect or change
Water is an important agent in the erosion process.
A água é um agente importante no processo de erosão.
3. A law enforcement officer; a police officer
The federal agent investigated the crime.
O agente federal investigou o crime.
4. A substance that causes a chemical or biological reaction
A cleaning agent removes stains effectively.
Um agente de limpeza remove manchas eficazmente.
NYC Slang
cop (when referring to law enforcement)
Synonyms
representanteintermediáriomediadorpolicial
Antonyms
principal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agente
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agente
Common usage, especially for police officers
São Paulo
agente
Widely used in business and law enforcement contexts
Portugal
agente
Standard usage; 'agente de polícia' for police officer

Related Idioms & Phrases

agente duplo - double agent
agente provocador - agent provocateur
livre arbítrio do agente - agent's free will
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