pronunciamento
[pɾo.nun.si.a.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: pronunciamentos
pronouncement, declaration, statement
1. A formal public declaration or statement, especially one made by an official or authority figure
The president issued a pronunciamento regarding the new economic policy.
O presidente emitiu um pronunciamento sobre a nova política econômica.
2. A military coup or uprising; a sudden seizure of power by the military
The pronunciamento of 1964 changed the course of Brazilian history.
O pronunciamento de 1964 mudou o curso da história brasileira.
3. A formal speech or address delivered publicly
The minister made a pronunciamento at the conference.
O ministro fez um pronunciamento na conferência.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pronunciamento' carries significant historical weight, particularly referring to military takeovers (golpes militares). The term is frequently used in political discourse and news media. The 1964 pronunciamento is a pivotal moment in Brazilian history. In contemporary usage, it refers to formal statements by government officials or public figures.
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