A patrulha de segurança
Example: A patrulha de segurança chegou rapidamente ao local do incidente.
Definition
"A patrulha de segurança" refers to a security team or group assigned to monitor and protect an area, ensuring safety and preventing incidents. They typically respond quickly to emergencies or suspicious activities to maintain order and security.
Etymology
The phrase "a patrulha de segurança" comes from Portuguese, where "patrulha" means patrol, originating from the French word 'patrouille', which refers to a group sent on a mission to observe or guard. "Segurança" means security, derived from Latin 'securitas', meaning freedom from care or danger. Did you know? The concept of a patrol dates back to military practices where small groups would scout or guard territories.
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