senadores
1. Members of a senate; elected or appointed officials who serve in the upper house of a legislative body
The senators voted on the new healthcare bill.
Os senadores votaram sobre o novo projeto de lei de saúde.
2. In the United States, one of two representatives elected from each state to serve in the U.S. Senate
Each state has two senators in the U.S. Congress.
Cada estado tem dois senadores no Congresso dos EUA.
3. In Brazil, members of the Federal Senate (Senado Federal) representing their states
Brazilian senators debate federal legislation in the Senate chamber.
Os senadores brasileiros debatem legislação federal na câmara do Senado.
In Brazilian political culture, senators hold significant power as part of the bicameral system and represent their home states. In the United States, senators are highly influential figures in national politics, often viewed as gatekeepers of major legislation. The term carries formal, institutional weight in both contexts.
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