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crime in Portuguese

crime in Portuguese is crime, delinquir, criminalidade — crime means an act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.

crime in Portuguese

crime
noun
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
delinquir
noun
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
crime
noun
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.
criminalidade
noun
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

What does "crime" mean?

  1. noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
    "Burglary is a serious crime in most countries."
  2. noun Illegal activity in general.
    "Crime in the city has dropped over the past decade."
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crime in a sentence

  • Burglary is a serious crime in most countries.
  • He was arrested for a crime he says he didn't commit.
  • Crime in the city has dropped over the past decade.

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What is "crime" in Portuguese?

"crime" in Portuguese is crime, delinquir, criminalidade. crime means: An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.

How do you use "crime" in a sentence?

Example: "Burglary is a serious crime in most countries." In Portuguese, "crime" is crime, delinquir, criminalidade.

Are there other ways to say "crime" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "crime": crime, delinquir, criminalidade.

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