was inserted
[/wəz ɪnˈsɜːrtɪd/]
verb phrase (past tense, passive voice)
foi inserido/foi inserida
1. past tense passive form indicating that something was placed, put, or introduced into something else
The key was inserted into the lock.
A chave foi inserida na fechadura.
2. to have been added or included in a document, text, or system
The new clause was inserted into the contract.
A nova cláusula foi inserida no contrato.
3. to have been introduced or placed within a specific location or context
The medical device was inserted during the procedure.
O dispositivo médico foi inserido durante o procedimento.
This is a formal, technical term commonly used in medical, legal, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. The passive construction emphasizes the action rather than the agent performing it.
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