sufrágio
1. The right to vote in political elections
Women fought for suffrage throughout the 20th century.
As mulheres lutaram pelo sufrágio ao longo do século XX.
2. A vote cast in an election or referendum
Each citizen's suffrage contributes to democratic decision-making.
Cada sufrágio dos cidadãos contribui para a tomada de decisões democráticas.
3. A prayer or petition, especially intercessory prayer
The priest offered suffrages for the deceased.
O padre ofereceu sufrágios pelos falecidos.
In Brazilian and Portuguese contexts, 'sufrágio' is a formal term primarily used in political science, history, and legal discussions. Historically significant in both countries due to struggles for democratic representation. In the United States, 'suffrage' carries strong cultural weight, particularly regarding women's suffrage (19th Amendment, 1920) and the Civil Rights Movement. The term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and is primarily found in educational, political, and historical contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
universal suffrage - sufrágio universal (voting rights for all eligible citizens)
women's suffrage - sufrágio feminino (voting rights for women)
restricted suffrage - sufrágio restrito (voting rights limited to certain groups)
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