What is the Portuguese word for "police"?

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

English

police

Portuguese

polícia

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Examples of how to use "police" in Portuguese

English
Someone should call the police immediately.
Portuguese
Alguém deve ligar para a polícia imediatamente.
English
The police arrived within minutes.
Portuguese
A polícia chegou em poucos minutos.
English
Call the police if you feel unsafe.
Portuguese
Ligue para a polícia se você se sentir inseguro.
English
The police blocked the main road.
Portuguese
A polícia bloqueou a via principal.
English
She trusts the police in her city.
Portuguese
Ela confia na polícia da sua cidade.
English
Police questioned witnesses after the accident.
Portuguese
A polícia interrogou testemunhas após o acidente.

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