Wordo ladrãoMeaningthe thiefPart of speechnounPronunciationCoursePortuguese (Portugal)LessonThe past continuous (estava a)Usages of o ladrãoA polícia estava a procurar o ladrão na rua.The police were looking for the thief in the street.Enquanto o ladrão estava a roubar o banco, ela estava a conduzir.While the thief was robbing the bank, she was driving.