existente
1. present or in being at the current time; already in existence
The existing building will be renovated next year.
O edifício existente será renovado no próximo ano.
2. currently available or in use
We need to improve the existing system.
Precisamos melhorar o sistema existente.
3. that which is currently alive or living
All existing species are protected by law.
Todas as espécies existentes são protegidas por lei.
The term 'existing' is used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese with identical frequency in business, legal, and academic contexts. In Brazil, 'existente' is the standard formal translation, while in colloquial speech, speakers might use 'que existe' (that exists). In Portugal, 'vigente' (in force) is sometimes preferred in legal and administrative documents.
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