emitir

Senses

1. 1.

   to issue, to emit

   to officially produce or release a document, statement, or order

2. 2.

   to broadcast, to transmit

   to send out signals, programs, or information via radio, TV, or other media

3. 3.

   to emit, to give off

   to release or discharge something (sound, light, gas, radiation, etc.)

4. 4.

   to express, to voice

   to state or communicate an opinion, judgment, or idea

Examples

• "O banco vai emitir um novo cartão de crédito para você."

  The bank will issue a new credit card for you.

• "A rádio emite programas 24 horas por dia."

  The radio station broadcasts programs 24 hours a day.

• "O juiz emitiu sua opinião sobre o caso ontem."

  The judge expressed his opinion on the case yesterday.

Usage

Formal/neutral register. Common collocations include "emitir um parecer" (to issue an opinion/report), "emitir nota fiscal" (to issue an invoice), "emitir passaporte" (to issue a passport), and "emitir luz/som" (to emit light/sound). Often used in official, business, or technical contexts.