Voluntária
Voluntária is the feminine form of voluntário in Portuguese and can function as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a woman who performs voluntary work without pay. As an adjective, it describes actions or participation performed by choice, without obligation, for example participação voluntária. The corresponding masculine form is voluntário.
Etymology and grammar: The word derives from Latin voluntarius, from voluntas, meaning will or wish. In Portuguese,
Usage and scope: Voluntária is widely used in Portugal, Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking regions to designate
Distinction from related terms: Voluntária specifically marks femininity in the person or in the qualifying description.
Legal and social context: Volunteering is typically unpaid and based on voluntary participation. Organizations often provide