Usages of a polícia
A polícia passou no semáforo vermelho para responder a um acidente.
The police went through the red traffic light to respond to an accident.
O semáforo estava avariado, por isso chamámos novamente a polícia.
The traffic light was broken, so we called the police again.
A polícia diz que a bicicleta foi perdida há apenas alguns segundos.
The police say that the bicycle was lost just a few seconds ago.
Se continuarmos a chegar tarde, a polícia poderá multar-nos; por isso, tenho tentado sair mais cedo.
If we keep arriving late, the police may fine us; therefore, I have been trying to leave earlier.
A polícia multa quem não respeita as regras de trânsito.
The police fine those who do not respect the traffic rules.
A polícia na fronteira carimba cada passaporte com rapidez.
The police at the border stamp each passport quickly.
A polícia carimba o passaporte na fronteira.
The police stamp the passport at the border.
A polícia dá passagem à ambulância.
The police give way to the ambulance.
A polícia não deixa ninguém sair do edifício.
The police do not let anyone leave the building.
Mesmo que o megafone falhe, a polícia ouve os cânticos da manifestação.
Even if the megaphone fails, the police hear the chants of the demonstration.
Se bem que a polícia vigie a manifestação, deixa os manifestantes circular em paz.
Although the police monitor the demonstration, they let the protesters move around in peace.
A polícia vigia o bairro à noite.
The police watch the neighbourhood at night.
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