This is the 9909th most frequent Portuguese word.
desmantelaram
"Desmantelaram" means "they dismantled" in English.
Here, 'desmantelaram' is used in the context of removing or taking apart a physical structure, in this case, an old bridge, for a purpose such as construction.
Os operários desmantelaram a antiga ponte para construir uma nova estrutura.
The workers dismantled the old bridge to build a new structure.
In this sentence, 'desmantelaram' refers to the action of breaking apart or putting an end to a network or system, with a focus on law enforcement actions.
Autoridades desmantelaram uma rede de contrabando que operava ilegalmente na região.
Authorities dismantled a smuggling network that was operating illegally in the region.
Here, 'desmantelaram' is involved in the act of disassembling machinery or equipment, typically as part of a replacement or upgrade process.