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engajado

[ɛ̃ɡaˈʒadu]
adjectivemasculinepl: engajados
engaged, committed, involved
1. Committed to a cause, principle, or activity; actively involved
He is an engaged citizen who participates in community affairs.
Ele é um cidadão engajado que participa dos assuntos comunitários.
2. Pledged or promised, especially in a romantic relationship (betrothed)
They are engaged to be married next year.
Eles estão engajados e vão se casar no próximo ano.
3. Intellectually or socially committed to a particular ideology or movement
The engaged intellectuals debated social reform.
Os intelectuais engajados debateram a reforma social.
NYC Slang
down for the cause, all in
Synonyms
comprometidodedicadoenvolvidoempenhadonoivo
Antonyms
desengajadoindiferentedescomprometidoalheio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
engajado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
engajado
Commonly used in business and social activism contexts
Rio de Janeiro
engajado
Frequently used in cultural and political discussions
Portugal
engajado
Standard European Portuguese; less commonly used than 'comprometido' in romantic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar engajado em
engajado socialmente
intelectual engajado
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