adiável

Adiável is a Portuguese term that appears in both the languages of law and military usage. In legal and administrative contexts it is an adjective meaning “deferable” or “capable of being postponed.” For example, a meeting that is considered adiável is one that can be carried out at a later date without causing detriment or violation of procedure. The word derives from the verb adiá­r, which means “to postpone,” and it is used mainly in formal writing or contracts where the timing of an action is optional.

In the military, adiável has a more specific meaning. It denotes a particular senior non‑commissioned officer rank used primarily in the Portuguese Armed Forces. The rank sits above serjeant and below the commissioned officer grades. A person with the status of adiável usually serves as a senior advisor within a battalion or regiment, acting as a liaison between officers and enlisted men while maintaining direct responsibility for training, discipline, and administrative duties. The insignia for an adiável typically includes a double chevron, distinguishing it from lower grades. While the exact duties can vary between the Army, Navy and Air Force, the rank carries a reputation for leadership experience and trusted service record.

Because adiável is employed in both everyday Portuguese and in specific institutional vocabularies, its precise interpretation depends on context. In legal documents it is read as “deferable,” whereas on a uniform it signifies a distinct senior non‑commissioned officer standing within Portugal’s military hierarchy.