This is the 2589th most frequent Portuguese word.
furtos
The Portuguese word "furtos" translates to "thefts" in English.
Here, 'furtos' is used to refer to acts of stealing, specifically item thefts, denoting criminal activity.
Os furtos no bairro aumentaram no último mês.
The thefts in the neighborhood increased in the last month.
In this sentence, 'furtos' indicates the carrying away of food items without permission, emphasizing the context of such acts in markets.
Ela disse que os furtos de alimentos na feira eram comuns.
She said that food thefts in the fair were common.
Here, 'furtos' refers to the unlawful taking of goods in a store setting, demonstrating its specific contextual use in legal and crime terminology.