This is the 10534th most frequent Portuguese word.
flagrada
"Flagrada" means "caught in the act" or "caught red-handed."
Here 'flagrada' refers to being unexpectedly caught or discovered in a particular situation.
Ela foi flagrada em uma situação delicada.
She was caught in a delicate situation.
In this case, 'flagrada' implies being caught in the act of doing something by an authority.
A polícia flagrou o suspeito tentando fugir.
The police caught the suspect trying to escape.
Here 'flagrada' is used to indicate that the mistake was noticed or identified.