No. 2,589 in Portuguese
furtos
The Portuguese word "furtos" translates to "thefts" in English.
In a sentence
Os furtos no bairro aumentaram no último mês.
The thefts in the neighborhood increased in the last month.
Here, 'furtos' is used to refer to acts of stealing, specifically item thefts, denoting criminal activity.
Ela disse que os furtos de alimentos na feira eram comuns.
She said that food thefts in the fair were common.
In this sentence, 'furtos' indicates the carrying away of food items without permission, emphasizing the context of such acts in markets.
A polícia está investigando os furtos ocorridos na loja.
The police are investigating the thefts that occurred in the store.
Here, 'furtos' refers to the unlawful taking of goods in a store setting, demonstrating its specific contextual use in legal and crime terminology.
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