fugitives
[/ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/]
nounpl: fugitives
fugitivos
1. people who have escaped from a place or are running away, typically from law enforcement or danger
The fugitives were captured at the border after a three-week manhunt.
Os fugitivos foram capturados na fronteira após uma caçada de três semanas.
2. people fleeing from oppression, persecution, or difficult circumstances
The refugees were fugitives from war and political persecution.
Os refugiados eram fugitivos da guerra e perseguição política.
In Brazilian media and crime reporting, fugitivos is the formal term, while foragidos is commonly used in informal speech, particularly in Rio de Janeiro. The term is frequently used in news broadcasts (jornais) and crime reports. In the USA, this term is often associated with law enforcement narratives, crime dramas, and news coverage, particularly in the context of escaped prisoners or wanted criminals.
NYC Slang
runaways, on the lam
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