This is the 4309th most frequent Portuguese word.
alegou
"Claimed" or "alleged."
In this sentence, 'alegou' is used to mean 'claimed' in the sense of stating something as one's reasoning or justification.
Ele alegou que não tinha visto o aviso antes de cruzar a rua.
He claimed he hadn't seen the sign before crossing the street.
Here, 'alegou' conveys the act of 'argued' or 'claimed' within a formal discussion or defense.
O advogado alegou falta de provas no caso.
The lawyer argued the lack of evidence in the case.
In this example, 'alegou' is used to express providing a reason or excuse for an action or decision.