promover
to promote
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/pɾo.mo.ˈveɾ/
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Cultural Note
In many Brazilian companies, promotions often depend on a mix of performance and personal relationships ('QI — quem indica,' a play on words meaning 'who recommends you'). Networking and social skills can be as important as technical competence.
📝 Example Sentences
Ela foi promovida a gerente.
She was promoted to manager.
A empresa promoveu três funcionários este mês.
The company promoted three employees this month.
Trabalho duro para ser promovido.
I work hard to get promoted.