Topic: Portuguese

"Eles chamam a polícia."

Translation:They call the police.

July 19, 2013

9 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/profile/WilliamExtre
  • 10

Can this not be: "they ring the police" ?

July 19, 2013
https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Coayuco

    Report it. If we're talking about calling on the phone, ring is the same thing

    June 11, 2014
    https://www.duolingo.com/profile/DREDWARD
    • 209

    They called the police???

    March 21, 2017
    https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Paulenrique
    Mod

      Called = chamaram

      March 21, 2017
      https://www.duolingo.com/profile/DREDWARD
      • 209

      Obrigado Paul!

      March 21, 2017
      https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Theatrefox

        When does "a polícia" mean the policeman, and when does it mean the police? What's the logic?

        September 4, 2017
        https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Paulenrique
        Mod

          The police = A polícia

          The policeman = O policial

          September 4, 2017
          https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Muisje94

            Does 'chama' only mean 'call' in the sense of a phonecall or does 'calling over' (they are standing there, can you call -to/for/whatever- them?) apply as well?

            February 21, 2018
            https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Paulenrique
            Mod

              Yes, "chamar" is applicable for both senses.

              February 21, 2018
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