senator

[ˈsenətər]
nounmasculinepl: senators
senador
1. A member of a senate, typically an upper house of a legislative body
The senator voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
O senador votou a favor do novo projeto de lei de saúde.
2. In the United States, one of the two elected representatives from each state in the U.S. Senate
Both senators from California are Democrats.
Ambos os senadores da Califórnia são democratas.
3. A high-ranking official or statesman in ancient Rome
Julius Caesar was a powerful senator in the Roman Senate.
Júlio César era um poderoso senador no Senado Romano.
In Brazil, senators are members of the upper house (Senado Federal) and represent their states. In the U.S., each state elects two senators for six-year terms. The role carries significant political weight in both countries and is often a stepping stone to higher political office.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
legislatorlawmakerrepresentativestatesman

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
senador
Standard term used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
senador
Less commonly used as Portugal has a different legislative structure; primarily used when referring to foreign senators or historical contexts
United States Portuguese
senador
Frequently used in Brazilian-American communities when discussing U.S. politics

Related Words

senatelegislationcongressparliamentconstituency

Related Idioms & Phrases

senador da república - senator of the republic (Brazilian context)
senador eleito - elected senator
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