patrulhar

Portuguese

Etymology

From French patrouiller (compare Catalan and Spanish patrullar), from Old French patrouiller (to paddle, paw about, patrol), from patte (a paw).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pa.tɾuˈʎa(ʁ)/ [pa.tɾuˈʎa(h)]
    • (São Paulo) IPA(key): /pa.tɾuˈʎa(ɾ)/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /pa.tɾuˈʎa(ʁ)/ [pa.tɾuˈʎa(χ)]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /pa.tɾuˈʎa(ɻ)/

Verb

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

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

Conjugation

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