What is the Portuguese word for "kidnapping"?

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

English

kidnapping

Portuguese

sequestro

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Examples of how to use "kidnapping" in Portuguese

English
The businessman’s kidnapping was reported.
Portuguese
O sequestro do empresário foi noticiado.
English
The newspaper reported a kidnapping yesterday.
Portuguese
O jornal noticiou um sequestro ontem.
English
The police investigated the kidnapping quickly.
Portuguese
A polícia investigou o sequestro rapidamente.
English
We fear the outcome of the kidnapping now.
Portuguese
Tememos pelo desfecho do sequestro agora.
English
The family suffered from the recent kidnapping.
Portuguese
A família sofreu com o sequestro recente.
English
They were informed about the kidnapping early.
Portuguese
Eles foram informados sobre o sequestro cedo.

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The businessman’s kidnapping was reported.

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