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foram levadas

were taken

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phrase Rare #38,210
were taken Used for a feminine plural subject; depending on context, it can also mean “were carried away” or “were swept away.”
PO: As malas foram levadas para o carro.
EN: The bags were taken to the car.

Algumas foram levadas pelos pais.

Some were taken by their parents.

— Flores do Oriente (2011)

Várias casas foram levadas pela grande enchente.

Several houses were swept away by the major flood.

Foram levadas para o depósito.

They were taken to the warehouse.

— Os Excêntricos Tenenbaums (2001)

Mas foram levadas à diretoria da Sociedade.

But they were taken to the Society's board of directors.

— TÁR (2022)

Vovó, você teve três filhas que foram levadas.

Grandma, you had three daughters who were taken away.

— Hamnet: A Vida Antes de Hamlet (2025)