qualificados

Qualificados is the plural form of qualificado, a term used in Portuguese as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, qualificado describes something that has received a formal qualification or meets specific criteria. As a noun, qualificados refers to people who possess recognized credentials, skills, or professional training, or more broadly to workers with higher levels of education and technical experience.

Uso comum

In modern economies, the group of qualificados is viewed as a driver of innovation and productivity. In human resources, employers talk about mão de obra qualificada to refer to workers in sectors such as engineering, information technology, health, and other high-value industries. In immigration and talent attraction policies, countries often create visa categories or entry requirements for qualified workers or demand certain qualifications for specific jobs. The term is also used in educational and training contexts to denote participants or graduates who have completed recognized programs or certifications.

Outros usos

Qualificados can appear in educational, political, or media contexts to denote individuals with formal training or demonstrated competences. It may be used in more generic ways to refer to people who hold higher education degrees or professional credentials.

Etimologia

Qualificado derives from qualificar, which comes from Latin and means to attribute qualification or attributes to someone or something.

Ver também

Qualificação; qualificação profissional; mão de obra qualificada; certificação.