This is the 1531st most frequent Portuguese word.
fugiram
"[They] fled."
In this sentence, 'fugiram' indicates the act of escaping or running away due to a perceived threat or fear.
Eles fugiram quando ouviram o barulho.
They ran away when they heard the noise.
Here, 'fugiram' refers to an intentional act of escaping from confinement, emphasizing the outcome of the action.
Os prisioneiros fugiram da prisão durante a noite.
The prisoners escaped from the prison during the night.
In this context, 'fugiram' metaphorically describes forgetting or losing access to one's thoughts or memories temporarily.