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ransom in Portuguese

ransom in Portuguese is resgate, pagar resgate — ransom means money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

ransom in Portuguese

resgate
noun
pagar resgate
verb
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.

What does "ransom" mean?

  1. noun Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
    "The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release."
  2. verb To pay money to free someone held captive.
    "They managed to ransom the sailors from the pirates."
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ransom in a sentence

  • The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release.
  • The family paid the ransom within twenty-four hours.
  • They managed to ransom the sailors from the pirates.
  • The king was ransomed after months of negotiation.

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What is "ransom" in Portuguese?

"ransom" in Portuguese is resgate, pagar resgate. ransom means: Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

How do you use "ransom" in a sentence?

Example: "The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release." In Portuguese, "ransom" is resgate, pagar resgate.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "ransom": resgate, pagar resgate.

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