be certified

[bi ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪd]
verb phrase
ser certificado
1. to have officially confirmed or authenticated credentials, qualifications, or standards
She was certified as a project manager after completing the course.
Ela foi certificada como gerente de projetos após completar o curso.
2. to be officially recognized as meeting required standards or regulations
The product must be certified safe before it can be sold.
O produto deve ser certificado como seguro antes de ser vendido.
3. to be officially declared or attested to in writing
The document was certified by a notary public.
O documento foi certificado por um tabelião.
4. to be officially recognized as insane or mentally incompetent (legal context)
He was certified as mentally ill by the court.
Ele foi certificado como mentalmente enfermo pelo tribunal.
In Brazil and the USA, professional certifications are highly valued in the job market. Being certified in specific areas (IT, project management, healthcare) significantly impacts career advancement and earning potential. The term is widely used in corporate and educational environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be accreditedbe licensedbe qualifiedbe validatedbe authenticated
Antonyms / Antônimos
be unqualifiedbe rejectedbe invalidatedbe disqualified

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser certificado/ser certificada
Standard usage in formal and professional contexts
São Paulo
ser certificado
Common in business and technical certifications
Rio de Janeiro
ser certificado
Usage similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ser certificado
Same meaning but may use 'estar certificado' in some contexts

Related Words

certificationcertificatecertifyaccreditationcredential

Related Idioms & Phrases

get certified
officially certified
certified professional
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