Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arrastão
Noun
/aʁasˈtɐ̃w/
Definition
A large-scale robbery or theft, typically occurring in a public place, where a group of thieves gathers to steal from many people at once.
Examples
- Durante o arrastão na praia, muitas pessoas perderam seus pertences.
- Os turistas ficaram apavorados após testemunhar um arrastão na cidade.
Meaning
The term ‘arrastão’ originates from Brazilian Portuguese, describing a situation where individuals or groups are targeted en masse for theft, often creating panic among victims.
Synonyms
- Saque
- Roubo coletivo