foi colocado/colocada/colocados/colocadas
1. Past tense passive voice of 'put', indicating that something was placed, positioned, or situated in a location or state
The book was put on the shelf.
O livro foi colocado na prateleira.
2. Indicates that someone or something was subjected to a particular condition or situation
She was put in charge of the project.
Ela foi colocada no comando do projeto.
3. Past tense of being required or forced to do something
He was put through a rigorous training program.
Ele foi submetido a um programa de treinamento rigoroso.
This is a standard English passive voice construction used universally. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'foi colocado' is the most common equivalent, while in Portugal 'foi posto' may be preferred in formal writing. The phrase appears frequently in both American and British English literature and everyday communication.
Related Idioms & Phrases
was put on the spot - foi colocado em situação difícil
was put to the test - foi testado/submetido à prova
was put in one's place - foi colocado no seu lugar
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