seized

[/siːzd/]

verb

apreendido

1. Past tense of seize; to take hold of suddenly and forcefully

The police seized the contraband at the border.

A polícia apreendeu o contrabando na fronteira.

2. To take possession of something by legal authority

The government seized the illegal assets.

O governo confiscou os bens ilícitos.

3. To grasp or grip firmly

He seized her hand firmly.

Ele agarrou sua mão firmemente.

4. To take advantage of an opportunity quickly

She seized the chance to speak.

Ela aproveitou a chance para falar.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apreendido

Most common usage in legal and general contexts

Brazil

agarrado

Used when meaning 'grabbed' or 'gripped'

Brazil

confiscado

Preferred for legal seizure of property

Portugal

apreendido

Standard Portuguese usage

seized the day - aproveitou o dia

seized with panic - tomado pelo pânico

seized the opportunity - aproveitou a oportunidade

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