empoderar

Senses

1. 1.

   to empower

   to give power, authority, or confidence to someone or a group

2. 2.

   to enable

   to provide someone with the means or ability to do something

Examples

• "O projeto visa empoderar mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade social."

  The project aims to empower women in situations of social vulnerability.

• "A educação é fundamental para empoderar as comunidades."

  Education is fundamental to empowering communities.

• "Ela se sente empoderada depois de conquistar sua independência financeira."

  She feels empowered after achieving her financial independence.

Usage

Common in social and political contexts, especially regarding gender equality, minority rights, and social justice. Often used reflexively (empoderar-se) meaning "to empower oneself." The participle "empoderado/a" is frequently used as an adjective meaning "empowered."