Usage examples of "polícia" in Portuguese with translation to English

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Os vizinhos chamaram a polícia. The neighbors called the police.
Como eu chamo a polícia? How do I get to the police?
Você deveria chamar a polícia. You should call the police.
Tom está sendo perseguido pela polícia. Tom is being hunted by the police.
A polícia prendeu o suspeito ontem. The police arrested the suspect yesterday.
A polícia procurou o menino perdido. The police searched for the lost boy.
Você deveria ligar para a polícia. You should call the police.
A polícia forçou uma confissão dela. The police forced a confession from her.
A polícia o manteve sob custódia. The police held him in custody.
A polícia forçou-lhe uma confissão. The police forced a confession from her.
Pergunte ali na estação de polícia. Ask at the police station over there.
A polícia acusou Sachiyo pelo assassinato. The police charged Sachiyo with the murder.
Preciso de um carro de polícia. I need a police car.
Ela achou bom chamar a polícia. She thought it wise to call the police.
A polícia não encontrou vestígios de ninguém. The police didn't find anyone's traces.
A polícia suspeita que ele estivesse mentindo. The police suspect that he was lying.
Coloque o caso nas mãos da polícia. Put the case in the hands of the police.
A polícia não encontrou rastos de ninguém. The police didn't find anyone's traces.
Ele já disse à polícia o ocorrido. He has already told the police what happened.
Em caso de emergência, chame a polícia. In case of emergency, call the police.
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