patrulhou

Patrulhou is a Portuguese verb, the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the verb patrulhar. Patrulhar translates to "to patrol" in English. Therefore, "patrulhou" signifies that someone or something patrolled at a specific point in the past.

The verb patrulhar is commonly used in contexts related to security, law enforcement, and military operations. When used, it indicates the act of moving around an area or along a route for the purpose of observation, security, or to deter crime. For example, a sentence like "O guarda patrulhou o perímetro" means "The guard patrolled the perimeter." This implies a completed action of surveillance or safeguarding a specific zone.

In a broader sense, "patrulhou" can also be applied to any instance of a systematic movement or inspection. This might include environmental patrols to monitor natural resources, or even figurative uses where someone is said to have "patrolled" a social gathering, observing the interactions without direct involvement. The context in which "patrulhou" appears is crucial for understanding its precise meaning.