This is the 1240th most frequent Portuguese word.
procurador
"Procurador" in English means "attorney" or "representative," someone who acts on behalf of another.
Here, 'procurador' refers to a legal representative or attorney representing someone else in a legal matter.
O procurador apresentou o caso no tribunal.
The attorney presented the case in court.
In this sentence, 'procurador' is used to indicate an agent or proxy authorized to act on behalf of someone in business-related matters.
Ela nomeou o irmão como procurador em sua empresa.
She appointed her brother as an agent for her company.
Finally, 'procurador' is part of the title 'procurador-geral,' which refers to the Attorney General, a high-ranking legal official.