specified

[ˈspɛsɪfaɪd]
adjective/verb (past participle)
especificado
1. Clearly identified, stated, or defined in exact terms
The specified date for the meeting is next Friday.
A data especificada para a reunião é próxima sexta-feira.
2. Explicitly mentioned or designated
Please follow the specified instructions carefully.
Por favor, siga as instruções especificadas com cuidado.
3. Past tense of specify: to state or identify something in detail
She specified her requirements in the email.
Ela especificou seus requisitos no e-mail.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'specified' is commonly used in legal documents, contracts, technical manuals, and formal communication. It conveys precision and clarity, which are highly valued in professional and official settings across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
designatedstateddefinedparticularexplicitdetailed
Antonyms / Antônimos
unspecifiedvagueambiguousgeneralunclearindefinite

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
especificado
Standard translation used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
especificado
Common usage in business and technical documents
Rio de Janeiro
especificado
Standard usage with no regional variations
Portugal
especificado
Identical usage; European Portuguese uses the same term

Related Words

specifyspecificationspecificspecificationexplicitly

Related Idioms & Phrases

as specified
at the specified time
in the specified manner
the specified amount
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