What is the Portuguese word for "hostage"?

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

English

hostage

Portuguese

refém

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Examples of how to use "hostage" in Portuguese

English
A bank robber took a hostage.
Portuguese
Um ladrão de banco fez um refém.
English
The police rescued the hostage last night.
Portuguese
A polícia resgatou o refém na noite passada.
English
He spoke to the hostage through a window.
Portuguese
Ele falou com o refém através de uma janela.
English
The family waited, worried about the hostage.
Portuguese
A família esperou, preocupada com o refém.
English
Negotiators worked to free the hostage safely.
Portuguese
Negociadores trabalharam para libertar o refém com segurança.
English
She described the hostage situation to reporters.
Portuguese
Ela descreveu a situação do refém aos repórteres.

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A bank robber took a hostage.

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