adjectivemasculinepl: providos (already plural)
provided, supplied, equipped, resourceful
1. supplied with necessary items or resources; well-equipped
The soldiers were well-provided with ammunition and supplies.
Os soldados estavam bem providos de munição e suprimentos.
2. resourceful; having foresight and good judgment
He is a provident man who always plans ahead.
Ele é um homem provido que sempre planeja com antecedência.
3. furnished or equipped with something needed
The travelers were provided with maps and guides.
Os viajantes foram providos de mapas e guias.
The word 'providos' is more formal and literary in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese. It appears frequently in official documents, legal texts, and formal writing. In everyday speech, Brazilians tend to use simpler alternatives like 'abastecido' or 'equipado'. The term conveys both material provision and the character trait of foresight and prudence, reflecting values of preparedness in Portuguese culture.
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