é um ex

is a former

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is a former Used before a noun to indicate that someone formerly held a role, status, or relationship. The prefix ex- is usually attached to the noun with a hyphen, as in ex-aluno (former student) and ex-namorado (ex-boyfriend).

PO: Ele é um ex-professor da universidade.

EN: He is a former university professor.

Tom é um ex-membro da CIA.

Tom is a former CIA agent.

Tom é um ex-namorado da Mary.

Tom is one of Mary's ex-boyfriends.

Seu amigo é um ex-senador.

Your friend is a former senator.

Tom é um ex-namorado de Mary.

Tom is Mary's ex-boyfriend.

Tom é um ex-aluno da Mary.

Tom is one of Mary's former students.