Transitórias

Transitórias is the plural feminine form of transitória, an adjective in Portuguese meaning temporary, passing, or short-lived. The term is used in everyday language to describe things that are not permanent and are expected to change, evolve, or cease after a period. It can refer to events, arrangements, conditions, or statuses that are provisional.

In legal and constitutional contexts, transitórias designa provisions that govern a transition between different legal orders. These provisions are typically written to bridge gaps between old and new rules, to specify temporary arrangements, or to set dates and steps for the implementation of changes. They are often labeled as disposições transitórias or provisões transitórias and may include measures such as phased rule adoption, interim institutions, or procedures until full compliance is achieved.

Constitutional documents commonly include transitórias to address issues arising from a shift to a new regime. For example, a constitution adopted after upheaval or reform might establish temporary electoral rules, commissions, or timelines for enacting further legislation. The Brazilian Constitution of 1988, for instance, contains Disposições Constitucionais Transitórias that regulate specific transitional matters during the transition to democracy and the consolidation of the new constitutional order.

In linguistics, transitória functions as an adjective describing nouns that are temporary. More broadly, the term appears in fields such as urban planning, public administration, and governance to denote provisional or interim measures, decisions, or structures.

See also: transitional provisions, sunset clauses, provisional measures.