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)
- (military) to patrol
- Synonym: rondar
- (figuratively) to verify that others are respecting one’s mores or principles
Conjugation
Conjugation of the Portuguese -ar verb patrulhar
Related terms
- patrulha
- patrulhado
- patrulhador
- patrulhamento
- patrulheiro
- patrulhismo
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