desenterrar
1. to dig up or remove something that has been buried, especially human remains
The archaeologists decided to disinter the ancient tomb to study its contents.
Os arqueólogos decidiram desenterrar o túmulo antigo para estudar seu conteúdo.
2. to bring something that was hidden or forgotten back to light; to uncover or reveal
The journalist worked to disinter forgotten documents from the archive.
A jornalista trabalhou para desenterrar documentos esquecidos do arquivo.
3. to exhume a body from a grave
The court ordered them to disinter the remains for a new autopsy.
O tribunal ordenou que desenterrassem os restos para uma nova autópsia.
This word is primarily used in formal, academic, legal, and archaeological contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It appears frequently in news reports about criminal investigations, historical research, and legal proceedings. The term carries formal and serious connotations due to its association with death and burial practices.
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