not recognized
[nɑt ˈrekəɡnaɪzd]
adjective phrase
não reconhecido
1. not acknowledged or identified as valid, legitimate, or known
The document was not recognized by the official authorities.
O documento não foi reconhecido pelas autoridades oficiais.
2. not identified or remembered by someone
He walked into the room, but his old friends did not recognize him.
Ele entrou na sala, mas seus velhos amigos não o reconheceram.
3. not accepted as having legal, official, or social standing
The new government is not recognized by several international organizations.
O novo governo não é reconhecido por várias organizações internacionais.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to refer to official status, personal identification, or social acknowledgment. In Brazil, it's frequently used regarding government recognition, professional credentials, and social integration. In the USA, it's commonly applied in contexts of legal status, workplace acknowledgment, and academic credentials.
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