ser identificado

[sɛʁ i.dẽ.ti.fi.ˈka.du]
verb phrase
to be identified
1. to be recognized or distinguished by specific characteristics, marks, or features
The suspect was identified by witnesses at the scene.
O suspeito foi identificado por testemunhas no local.
2. to have one's identity established or confirmed through documentation or verification
Passengers must be identified before boarding the plane.
Os passageiros precisam ser identificados antes de embarcar no avião.
3. to be recognized or associated with a particular group, belief, or characteristic
He was identified with the environmental movement.
Ele foi identificado com o movimento ambiental.
4. to be detected or discovered through investigation or analysis
The problem was identified during the inspection.
O problema foi identificado durante a inspeção.
This phrase is fundamental in Brazilian legal, law enforcement, and security contexts. Brazilian citizens commonly carry an 'RG' (Registro Geral) or official ID documents. Being 'identificado' is a standard requirement in many everyday transactions and official procedures. The phrase is neutral and formal in tone, widely used in news reports, legal documents, and formal communication.
NYC Slang
to be pegged / to be made
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ser reconhecidoser descobertoser autenticadoser verificadoser distinguido
Antonyms / Antônimos
ser desconhecidoser anônimoser ocultadoser dissimulado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ser identificado
standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
ser identificado / ser acusado
colloquially may be used interchangeably with 'acusado' in informal contexts
São Paulo
ser identificado
formal usage common in business and legal contexts
Portugal
ser identificado
identical usage and meaning in European Portuguese

Related Words

identificaçãoidentificaridentidadereconhecimentoautenticaçãodocumento de identidade

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser identificado pela polícia
ser identificado com uma causa
ser identificado no local do crime
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