was suggested
[wəz səˈdʒɛstɪd]
verb phrase (past tense passive voice)
foi sugerido/sugerida
1. past tense passive form indicating that someone proposed or recommended something to another person
It was suggested that we meet tomorrow at noon.
Foi sugerido que nos encontrássemos amanhã ao meio-dia.
2. past tense passive indicating an idea or proposal was put forward
A new approach was suggested by the consultant.
Uma nova abordagem foi sugerida pelo consultor.
3. past tense passive indicating something was implied or hinted at
It was suggested through his tone that he disagreed.
Foi sugerido pelo seu tom que ele discordava.
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts in English-speaking cultures. In Brazilian Portuguese, the agreement of the past participle (sugerido/sugerida/sugeridos/sugeridas) depends on the gender and number of the object being suggested, which is an important grammatical distinction not present in English.
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