ditar
1. to say words aloud for someone else to write down
The boss dictated a letter to her secretary.
A chefe ditou uma carta para sua secretária.
2. to give orders or commands with authority
The coach dictates the team's training schedule.
O técnico dita o cronograma de treinamento do time.
3. to determine or strongly influence something
Market conditions dictate our pricing strategy.
As condições de mercado ditam nossa estratégia de preços.
4. to prescribe or lay down as a rule
Fashion trends dictate what people wear each season.
As tendências da moda ditam o que as pessoas vestem a cada estação.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'dictate' is frequently used in business and leadership settings. In Brazil, it's common in formal professional environments. The phrase 'ditar as regras' (dictate the rules) is particularly common in Portuguese media and business discourse, reflecting similar power dynamics discussions as in English-speaking contexts.
NYC Slang
call the shots, run the show
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