introduzida

Introduzida is the feminine singular past participle of the verb introduzir and also functions as an adjective in Portuguese. It indicates that something has been introduced, brought in, or presented in a given context. The masculine form is introduzido, and the plural forms are introduzidos (masculine) and introduzidas (feminine). The term is commonly used in passive constructions with ser or estar, for example: “A lei foi introduzida pelo parlamento” or “A ideia está introduzida no texto.”

Etymology stems from Latin introducere, formed by in- (in, into) and ducere (to lead). The word conveys a sense of bringing something into a new setting or stage, whether a rule, idea, organism, or piece of text.

Usages span several domains. In grammar, it can describe something that has been presented or incorporated. In botany and ecology, “espécie introduzida” refers to a species brought by human activity to a region where it is not native; such species are not automatically invasive, but some may become problematic by spreading or impacting native ecosystems. In linguistic or technical contexts, it may describe an expression or term that has been introduced into a document or discourse.

Examples: “A nova regra foi introduzida na conferência.” “Espécie introduzida pode competir com as nativas.” “Foi introduzida uma metodologia diferente no estudo.”

Ver também: introduzir, particípio passado introduzido.