nounmasculinepl: senadores
senators
1. Members of a legislative body, typically the upper house of a bicameral legislature, elected or appointed to represent their state or region
The senators voted on the new tax bill.
Os senadores votaram sobre o novo projeto de lei tributária.
2. In Brazil specifically, members of the Senado Federal (Federal Senate), with two senators representing each state
Brazil's senators convened for the special session.
Os senadores do Brasil se reuniram para a sessão especial.
In Brazil, the Federal Senate (Senado Federal) is composed of 81 senators—three from each of the 27 federal units (26 states plus the Federal District). Brazilian senators serve 8-year terms with staggered elections. The term 'senadores' is fundamental to Brazilian political discourse and is frequently referenced in news, political debates, and official government communications. Senators in Brazil have significant legislative power and are prominent public figures.
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