procedimento complexo
[pro-se-di-MEN-tu kõ-PLEK-su]
noun phrasemasculinepl: procedimentos complexos
complex procedure
1. A complicated sequence of steps or actions that requires careful planning, multiple stages, and specialized knowledge to complete successfully
The heart surgery was a complex procedure that took several hours.
A cirurgia cardíaca era um procedimento complexo que levou várias horas.
2. In legal or administrative context: a lengthy and intricate bureaucratic or judicial process involving multiple requirements and documentation
Filing for bankruptcy is a complex procedure with many legal requirements.
Pedir falência é um procedimento complexo com muitos requisitos legais.
3. In technical or scientific fields: a sophisticated methodology or protocol requiring specialized expertise
DNA sequencing is a complex procedure performed in specialized laboratories.
O sequenciamento de DNA é um procedimento complexo realizado em laboratórios especializados.
This phrase is widely used in Brazilian professional contexts, particularly in law, medicine, engineering, and public administration. Brazilians often use it when explaining bureaucratic or technical matters. The phrase reflects the importance placed on detailed processes and formal procedures in institutional settings. In Portugal, usage is similar but more formal and less common in casual speech.
Related Idioms & Phrases
um procedimento complexo e demorado
simplificar um procedimento complexo
navegar um procedimento complexo
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →