Boletins

Boletins, the plural form of boletim, are brief, periodic publications used to convey official information, notices, or updates to a defined audience. The term is widely used in Portuguese-speaking contexts and is cognate with the English word bulletin and the Spanish boletín. Boletins can be issued by governments, health agencies, educational institutions, corporations, and media outlets. They typically aim to provide concise, verified information and may include a date, issue number, subject summary, body text, data tables, and contact details.

Common types include weather bulletins (boletins meteorológicos), health bulletins (boletins de saúde or boletins médicos), official notices announcing policy or regulations (boletins oficiais), and school bulletins that report student progress or school announcements. They can be distributed in print or digital form and are often archived for reference.

Formats and dissemination practices vary, but boletins generally emphasize clarity and brevity. They are designed to be quickly read and easily shared, serving as a standardized channel for timely information within organizations and public bodies. In addition to public-facing notices, boletins can function as internal communications tools to update staff, members, or subscribers.

See also: bulletin, newsletter, gazette.