noun/adjectivemasculinepl: políticos
politician (noun) / political (adjective)
1. A person involved in politics or holding political office
The politician gave a speech about economic reform.
O político fez um discurso sobre reforma econômica.
2. Relating to government, politics, or public affairs
The political situation in the country is unstable.
A situação política no país é instável.
3. Characterized by shrewdness or diplomacy in dealings
She made a very political decision to avoid conflict.
Ela tomou uma decisão muito política para evitar conflito.
In Brazil, the term 'político' often carries negative connotations due to widespread perceptions of corruption and self-interest in politics. Brazilians frequently use it dismissively to describe someone as 'muito político' (too political/calculating). The word is central to Brazilian political discourse, especially during election cycles and corruption scandals. In contrast to English usage which can be more neutral, Portuguese usage tends to be more emotionally charged and contextually dependent.
NYC Slang
pol (informal abbreviation); politico (Italian-influenced term sometimes used in NYC)
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