This is the 11591st most frequent Portuguese word.
patrulhamentos
"Patrulhamentos" means "patrols" or "patrolling" in English.
Here, 'patrulhamentos' refers to routine security checks performed by authorities in a systematic manner, and it's used as a subject.
Os patrulhamentos acontecem diariamente nas áreas urbanas para garantir a segurança.
The patrols occur daily in urban areas to ensure safety.
In this sentence, the term 'patrulhamentos' refers to specific security monitoring activities that take place during the night.
Durante os patrulhamentos noturnos, a polícia observou atividades suspeitas.
During the nighttime patrols, the police observed suspicious activities.
The use of 'patrulhamentos' here refers to recurring patrolling activities as a measure against crimes.