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official paper

[/əˈfɪʃəl ˈpeɪpər/]
nounpl: official papers
documento oficial
1. A formal written document issued by a government, organization, or authority that has legal or administrative validity
You need to present your official papers at the border crossing.
Você precisa apresentar seus documentos oficiais na passagem de fronteira.
2. A certified or authenticated piece of paper serving as proof of status, identity, or authorization
The official papers confirmed her employment status.
Os documentos oficiais confirmaram seu status de emprego.
Synonyms
official documentlegal documentformal documentcertificatecredential
Antonyms
unofficial documentinformal paper

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento oficial
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
documento oficial / papelada oficial
Papelada is more colloquial for paperwork
São Paulo
documento oficial
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
documento oficial
European Portuguese usage, same as Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your papers in order
paperwork
red tape
credentials
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