What is the Portuguese word for "to trap"?

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

English

to trap

Portuguese

encurralar

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Examples of how to use "to trap" in Portuguese

English
The cat cornered the mouse.
Portuguese
O gato encurralou o rato.
English
They are cornering the dog in the backyard.
Portuguese
Eles encurralam o cachorro no quintal.
English
Yesterday, they cornered the suspect at the corner.
Portuguese
Ontem encurralaram o suspeito na esquina.
English
When I was a child, I used to trap insects.
Portuguese
Quando eu era criança, encurralava insetos.
English
The police will corner the fugitive tomorrow.
Portuguese
A polícia encurralará o fugitivo amanhã.
English
If I could, I wouldn't corner anyone.
Portuguese
Se eu pudesse, não encurralaria ninguém.

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The cat cornered the mouse.

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