A patrulha
Example: A patrulha de polícia chegou rápido ao local da festa.
Definition
"A patrulha" refers to a group or unit, typically police officers, that regularly monitors or inspects an area to maintain safety and order. For example, "a patrulha de polícia" quickly arrived at the party location to ensure security.
Etymology
The Portuguese term "a patrulha" comes from the French word "patrouille," which means a small group of soldiers or police on patrol. The word ultimately has roots in Old French, related to the act of walking or patrolling an area. Did you know that "patrol" in English shares the same origin?
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