patrulhar

Portuguese

Etymology

From French patrouiller, from Old French patrouiller (to paddle, paw about, patrol), from patte (a paw).

Pronunciation

  • (Paulista) IPA(key): /ˌpa.tɾu.ˈʎa(ɹ)/
  • (South Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌpa.tɾu.ˈʎa(ɻ)/

Verb

patrulhar (first-person singular present indicative patrulho, past participle patrulhado)

  1. (military) to patrol
    Synonym: rondar
  2. (figuratively) to verify that others are respecting one’s mores or principles

Conjugation

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