Factuais

Factuais is an adjective in Portuguese that describes statements, information, or content that are based on facts and can be verified by evidence. The term derives from the concept of fact in Portuguese (facto/fato) and is used to distinguish factual material from opinions, interpretations, or speculation. In practice, phrases such as “informação factual,” “dados factuais,” or “conteúdo factual” are common in journalism, science, law, and historiography.

In everyday and professional use, factuais refer to elements that can be corroborated through sources, measurements, records, or primary data. Journalists, researchers, and legal professionals often label statements as factuais to indicate a requirement for corroboration, source disclosure, or objective reporting. Examples include dates, statistical figures, official statements, and observable phenomena.

Factuais are not immune to complexity or disagreement. While they pertain to verifiable information, the interpretation, scope, or context surrounding a fact can still be debated. Moreover, the reliability of a factual claim depends on the quality and transparency of its sources, as well as the methods used to collect and present the data. Fact-checking, source verification, and clear contextualization are common practices aimed at ensuring that “factuais” statements withstand scrutiny.