freed, released
Os prisioneiros foram libertados.
The prisoners were released.
Esses prisioneiros foram libertados ontem.
These prisoners were released yesterday.
Três dos reféns foram libertados.
Three of the hostages have been released.
Achei que tivéssemos sido libertados pelos soviéticos.
I thought we had been liberated by the Soviets.
— Marty Supreme (2025)
Eu não sei quando os presos vão ser libertados.
I don't know when the prisoners will be released.