What is the Portuguese word for "torture"?

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

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torture

Portuguese

tortura

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Examples of how to use "torture" in Portuguese

English
The prisoner endured months of horrible torture.
Portuguese
O prisioneiro suportou meses de tortura horrível.
English
The idea of torture horrifies many people.
Portuguese
A ideia de tortura horroriza muitas pessoas.
English
They described the prison's history of torture.
Portuguese
Eles descreveram a história de tortura da prisão.
English
Watching that film felt like pure torture.
Portuguese
Assistir a aquele filme foi como uma tortura pura.
English
Laws today forbid torture in most countries.
Portuguese
As leis de hoje proíbem a tortura na maioria dos países.
English
She discussed torture during the history lesson.
Portuguese
Ela discutiu a tortura durante a aula de história.

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The prisoner endured months of horrible torture.

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