insurgente

[ĩn.sur.ˈʒẽn.tə]

noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: insurgentes

insurgent

1. A person who rises in revolt against established authority; a rebel

The insurgents attacked the government building.

Os insurgentes atacaram o prédio do governo.

2. Adjective: relating to or characteristic of insurgents or insurgency

Insurgent forces controlled the region.

Forças insurgentes controlavam a região.

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General Brazilian

insurgente

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

insurgente

Standard usage in European Portuguese

General

rebelde

More common alternative in everyday speech

movimento insurgente (insurgent movement)

atividade insurgente (insurgent activity)

grupo insurgente (insurgent group)

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