número de segurança social
/ˈnũ.me.ɾu d͡ʒi si.ɡuˈɾɐ̃.sɐ so.siˈaw/word by word
The English phrase "social security number" is translated into Portuguese as número de segurança social.
This phrase refers to the nine-digit number issued in the United States under the Social Security Act.
Meaning: nine-digit number issued in the US under the Social Security Act (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Additionally, in Brazil, NIS (Número de Identificação Social) is used as an alternative to referring to a social security number.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 8 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. The IPA transcription is /ˈnũ.me.ɾu dʒi si.ɡuˈɾɐ̃.sɐ so.siˈaw/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the CPF is so central to daily life that it is often requested for simple tasks, like buying a SIM card or opening a bank account, where a US citizen would only use a 'social security number' for official government business.
- The word segurança can mean 'security' in a financial sense, but it is also the common word for a 'security guard' or 'bouncer'.
- The word segurança is derived from the verb segurar, which means 'to hold' or 'to grab' in Portuguese. This creates a mental connection to the idea of 'holding' one's safety or stability.
Examples in context
- Por favor, forneça o seu número de segurança social para fins de verificação.Please provide your social security number for verification purposes.
- Por favor, informe o seu número de segurança social.Please provide your social security number.
- Eu esqueci o meu número de segurança social.I forgot my social security number.
- Preciso do seu número de segurança social para o formulário.I need your social security number for the form.
- Você pode confirmar o seu número de segurança social?Can you confirm your social security number?
Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are filling out employment paperwork.
- LucasMariana, onde está o seu número de segurança social?Mariana, where is your social security number?
- MarianaEstá anotado no meu caderno, Lucas.It is written in my notebook, Lucas.
- LucasO formulário exige o número de segurança social agora.The form requires the social security number now.
- MarianaTome, aqui está o número.Here, here is the number.
