This is the 1811th most frequent Portuguese word.
mediante
"Mediante" means "through" or "by means of."
The word 'mediante' in this sentence introduces the means or method through which the conclusion was reached, indicating 'through' or 'by means of'.
Mediante estudos aprofundados, concluímos que a teoria está correta.
Through in-depth studies, we concluded that the theory is correct.
Here, 'mediante' specifies the condition or stipulation required for the action to occur, indicating 'upon' or 'subject to'.
Aceitamos o acordo mediante a aprovação das cláusulas por ambas as partes.
We accepted the agreement upon the approval of the clauses by both parties.
In this sentence, 'mediante' indicates the basis or precondition of the decision, translating to 'following' or 'based on'.