Polícia
Police
Language note: Pronounced as 'po-lee-see-a'.
Culture note: In Portugal, the police are approachable for help and assistance.
Context: Once help arrives, someone mentions calling the local authorities.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Polícia
[po-LEE-syah]
Police
An organized civil force for maintaining order and enforcing the law.
Chamamos a 'Polícia' porque havia um problema.
We called the 'Police' because there was a problem.
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