regime
/ʁeˈʒĩ.mi/masculine
The English phrase 'regime' translates to the Portuguese regime.
The word regime refers to a form of government. You can use the expression regime autoritário to emphasize the oppressive nature of a political system.
Meaning: form of government (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of regime is regimes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁeˈʒĩ.mi/. The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In a medical or nutritional context, regime is the common word for a 'diet'. If someone says they are 'on a regime', they are likely counting calories rather than discussing politics.
- Portuguese speakers use regime to describe the specific patterns of water flow in a river, known as a regime fluvial.
- The word regime is a learned borrowing from the Latin regimen, which referred to the act of guiding or steering.
Examples in context
- O povo quer derrubar o regime.The people want to overthrow the regime.This sentence shows how to use regime in the context of a people's desire to overthrow a government.Tatoeba #10732330 by carlosalberto, translation #8986221 by shekitten
- Num regime democrático o poder deve emanar do povo.In a democratic regime, power must emanate from the people.This sentence demonstrates the use of regime within a description of democratic power.Tatoeba #3109017 by carlosalberto, translation #9630764 by Nylez
- Eles apostam que este regime brutal irá sobreviver.They are betting this thuggish regime will survive.This sentence illustrates how regime can be used to describe a brutal political system.Tatoeba #11535202 by Cangarejo, translation #11535201 by Cangarejo
- Esse poder está sufocando o povo.This regime is suffocating the people.
- O regime autoritário restringe as liberdades básicas dos cidadãos.The authoritarian regime restricts citizens' basic freedoms.
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Example conversation
Two university students are discussing a history lecture.
- CamilaO professor explicou muito bem o novo regime.The professor explained the new regime very well.
- FelipeFelipe, você entendeu as mudanças desse regime?Felipe, did you understand the changes of this regime?
- CamilaEu achei o regime muito complexo.I found the regime very complex.
- FelipeRealmente, a história desse regime é difícil.Indeed, the history of this regime is difficult.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “regime” translations and entries regime, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries regime, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
