denunciar

Senses

1. 1.

   to report, to denounce

   to formally report a crime, wrongdoing, or violation to authorities

2. 2.

   to denounce, to condemn

   to publicly condemn or speak out against something

3. 3.

   to reveal, to expose

   to make something hidden or secret known, often something negative

Examples

• "Ela decidiu denunciar o assédio à polícia."

  She decided to report the harassment to the police.

• "O jornalista denunciou a corrupção no governo."

  The journalist exposed the corruption in the government.

• "É importante denunciar crimes ambientais às autoridades competentes."

  It's important to report environmental crimes to the appropriate authorities.

Usage

Formal and serious register, commonly used in legal, journalistic, and civic contexts. Often collocates with "à polícia" (to the police), "às autoridades" (to authorities), or direct objects like "crime," "corrupção," "abuso." Note: "denunciar" is stronger than simply "reportar" and implies wrongdoing or injustice.