No. 2,231 in Portuguese
sequestrado
"Sequestrado" means "kidnapped" or "abducted" in English.
In a sentence
O carro foi sequestrado enquanto estava estacionado.
The car was hijacked while it was parked.
In this sentence, 'sequestrado' refers to the illegal taking or hijacking of a car.
Ela se sentiu como se estivesse sequestrada em seus próprios pensamentos.
She felt as if she were kidnapped in her own thoughts.
Here, 'sequestrada' is used metaphorically to express being overwhelmed by thoughts.
Após o incidente, o menino sequestrado foi encontrado são e salvo.
After the incident, the kidnapped boy was found safe and sound.
In this context, 'sequestrado' denotes the illegal detention or abduction of a person.
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