Divulgada

Divulgada is the feminine singular past participle of the verb divulgar in Portuguese, used as an adjective to indicate that information or material has been made public or widely publicized. It agrees with feminine nouns, as in “informação divulgada,” “notícia divulgada,” or “lista divulgada.” The masculine form is divulgado and the plural forms are divulgados and divulgadas.

Etymology and meaning: The verb divulgar comes from Latin roots that evolved through the Romance languages, meaning to make known widely or to spread information among the public. As an adjective, divulgada conveys that the subject has been released from private to public knowledge.

Usage: Divulgada is common in Brazilian and European Portuguese, especially in media, government, and academic contexts. It describes information that has been officially released or communicated to the public. Typical constructions include “a lista divulgada pelo Ministério” and “as informações divulgadas à imprensa.” The term highlights the transition from restricted or internal knowledge to public access, and it often contrasts with synonyms such as publicado (published) or anunciado (announced) while sharing overlap in certain contexts.

Translations: In English, divulgada is rendered as disclosed, made public, or publicized, depending on the nuance and context.

See also: divulgar, divulgação, divulgado.