congressmen
[/ˈkɑːŋɡrɛsmən/ (plural)]
nounmasculinepl: congressmen
deputados
1. Members of a congress, particularly the lower house of the United States Congress (House of Representatives)
The congressmen voted on the new legislation yesterday.
Os deputados votaram sobre a nova legislação ontem.
2. Elected representatives who serve in the legislative body of a country
Several congressmen from both parties attended the summit.
Vários deputados de ambos os partidos compareceram à cúpula.
In the United States, 'congressmen' traditionally referred to male members of Congress, while 'congresswomen' referred to female members. Modern usage increasingly uses 'members of Congress' or 'representatives' for gender-neutral language. In Brazil, 'deputados' is the standard term for members of the Chamber of Deputies, which is the lower house of the National Congress.
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