investigado

[ĩ.vɛs.ti.ɡa.du]

adjective/nounmasculinepl: investigados

investigated; suspect; person under investigation

1. adjective: subjected to investigation; examined or inquired into

The investigated case revealed new evidence.

O caso investigado revelou novas provas.

2. noun: a person who is the subject of an investigation; a suspect

The investigado was brought in for questioning.

O investigado foi trazido para interrogatório.

NYC Slang

perp (perpetrator); person of interest

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

investigado

standard usage in legal and journalistic contexts

São Paulo

investigado

commonly used in police reports and news

Portugal

investigado

standard usage; may also use 'arguido' in some legal contexts

estar sob investigação - to be under investigation

investigado por crimes - investigated for crimes

o investigado confessou - the suspect confessed

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