This is the 8921st most frequent Portuguese word.
assaltantes
"Assaltantes" means "robbers" or "attackers" in English.
Here, 'assaltantes' refers to individuals who commit the act of robbery, emphasizing their involvement in the crime.
Os assaltantes fugiram após roubar o banco.
The robbers fled after robbing the bank.
In this sentence, 'assaltantes' highlights the specific group of people who were apprehended by law enforcement.
A polícia capturou os assaltantes ontem à noite.
The police caught the robbers last night.
This usage of 'assaltantes' generalizes the term to refer to those who typically carry out robberies, describing their common behavior or tendencies.