a ré

the defendant

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the defendant Refers to a female defendant. In driving contexts, “a ré” can also mean “reverse gear.”
PO: A ré respondeu às perguntas do juiz.
EN: The defendant answered the judge’s questions.

A ré está doente.

The defendant is sick.

— Arrependimento Sem Perdão (1987)

Ouvi atentamente o que disse a ré.

I listened carefully to what the defendant said.

— Arrependimento Sem Perdão (1987)

A ré queira se levantar.

The defendant wants to get up.

— Chicago (2002)

Certo, dê a ré!

Okay, reverse!

— Parasita (2019)