as autoridades

the authorities

→ as
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the authorities Usually refers to the police or government officials, depending on context.
PO: As autoridades chegaram ao local rapidamente.
EN: The authorities arrived at the scene quickly.

Liguei para as autoridades imediatamente.

I called the authorities immediately.

Ou então, levaremos a questão para as autoridades superiores.

Or else, we will take the matter to higher authorities.

— Swades: We, the People (2004)

São as autoridades?

Are they the authorities?

— Arca Russa (2002)

Por que ela não chamou as autoridades?

Why didn't she call the authorities?

— Vítima do Passado (1996)

As autoridades ainda estão investigando.

The authorities are still investigating.

Procurou as autoridades?

Did you contact the authorities?

— Trem-Bala (2022)

Krypton se envolveu com as autoridades e foi eliminado.

Krypton got involved with the authorities and was eliminated.

— Invasores - Nenhum Sistema Está à Salvo (2014)

As autoridades permanecem em silêncio.

The authorities remain silent.

— Tron: Ares (2025)

As autoridades voltaram sua atenção para Fadil.

The authorities turned their attention to Fadil.