What is the Portuguese word for "caught in the act"?

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English

caught in the act

Portuguese

flagrante

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Examples of how to use "caught in the act" in Portuguese

English
He was caught in the act.
Portuguese
Ele foi preso em flagrante.
English
The police caught the thief in the act.
Portuguese
A polícia prendeu o ladrão em flagrante.
English
She witnessed the crime in progress yesterday.
Portuguese
Ela testemunhou o crime em flagrante ontem.
English
The newspaper published photos of the act in progress.
Portuguese
O jornal publicou fotos do ato em flagrante.
English
He denied the mistake, but he was caught in the act.
Portuguese
Ele negou o erro, mas foi pego flagrante.
English
There is clear evidence of corruption in progress.
Portuguese
Há provas claras de corrupção em flagrante.

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He was caught in the act.

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