noun, gerund/present participle
saque, pilhagem, saqueamento
1. the act of stealing goods from a place, especially during a riot, war, or disaster
Looting broke out after the hurricane devastated the city.
O saque eclodiu após o furacão devastar a cidade.
2. the removal and theft of valuable items from a location in a disorderly manner
The museum was subjected to looting during the conflict.
O museu foi vítima de pilhagem durante o conflito.
3. plundering or robbing on a large scale, especially in military contexts
Historical accounts describe the looting of ancient temples.
Relatos históricos descrevem o saqueamento de templos antigos.
Looting became particularly prominent in American social and political discourse following major riots and natural disasters. In Brazil, saque is commonly discussed in contexts of social unrest, hurricane damage, and urban riots. The term carries strong negative connotations in both cultures and is often used in news media to describe criminal behavior during emergencies or civil disturbances.
NYC Slang
wilding, going off, straight up robbing
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