diagnosticar
1. To identify the nature of an illness or problem by examination and investigation
The doctor will diagnose your condition after running some tests.
O médico diagnosticará sua condição após fazer alguns testes.
2. To determine or identify the cause or nature of something problematic
The mechanic diagnosed the car's engine problems.
O mecânico diagnosticou os problemas do motor do carro.
3. To recognize or determine based on symptoms or signs
She was diagnosed with diabetes last year.
Ela foi diagnosticada com diabetes no ano passado.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, 'diagnose' is a formal medical term widely used by healthcare professionals. In Brazil, it's commonly used in medical consultations (consulta médica) and is part of standard healthcare vocabulary. The term carries professional authority and is often relied upon for insurance and legal documentation purposes in both countries.
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