proferiu

Proferiu is the third person singular form of the Portuguese verb proferir in the pretérito perfeito do indicativo, used to indicate that someone uttered or delivered something in the past. The verb proferir means to utter, pronounce, bring forward, or deliver, such as a speech, a statement, a sentence, or a verdict.

Etymology and form: Proferir comes from the Latin proferre, literally “to carry forward.” In Brazilian and European Portuguese, proferir is a transitive verb, and proferiu specifically denotes a completed past action by a singular subject. The infinitive is proferir, the gerund proferindo, and the past participle proferido. Other conjugations follow standard -ir verb patterns, with nuances of formality and register.

Usage: Proferiu is common in formal, judicial, journalistic, and literary contexts. It often describes official statements or actions that were pronounced publicly, such as a verdict, ruling, declaration, or speech. For example: “O juiz proferiu a sentença.” “Ela proferiu um discurso emocionado.” The word carries a sense of deliberate or official utterance and is frequently used when reporting or recounting events.

See also: proferir, pronunciar. Related terms include declarações, afirmações, pronunciamentos. The form proferiu specifically marks past, third-person singular, making it a staple in narrative reporting and formal writing.