What is the Portuguese word for "extortion"?

Learn how to say "extortion" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

extortion

Portuguese

extorsão

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Examples of how to use "extortion" in Portuguese

English
Police investigated the extortion case.
Portuguese
A polícia investigou o caso de extorsão.
English
He was arrested for extortion last night.
Portuguese
Ele foi preso por extorsão na noite passada.
English
The company reported extortion to the police.
Portuguese
A empresa denunciou a extorsão à polícia.
English
She feared extortion and refused to pay.
Portuguese
Ela temia a extorsão e se recusou a pagar.
English
Extortion ruined the small business owner.
Portuguese
A extorsão arruinou o pequeno empresário.
English
They discussed extortion during the safety meeting.
Portuguese
Eles discutiram sobre extorsão durante a reunião de segurança.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Portuguese
Police investigated the extortion case.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download