leak

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vazamento, fuga

an accidental hole or crack that liquid or gas can get through

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There's a water leak in the ceiling.
Há um vazamento de água no teto.
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We need to find the source of the gas leak.
Precisamos encontrar a fonte do vazamento de gás.
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vazamento, revelação

the disclosure of secret information

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The newspaper published a major data leak.
O jornal publicou um grande vazamento de dados.
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The government is investigating the intelligence leak.
O governo está investigando o vazamento de inteligência.
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vazar, escorrer

(of a fluid or gas) escape or penetrate a barrier through a hole or crack

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Water was leaking from the pipe.
A água estava vazando do cano.
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The boat started to leak after hitting the rock.
O barco começou a vazar depois de bater na rocha.
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vazar, revelar

intentionally disclose secret information

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Someone must have leaked the details to the press.
Alguém deve ter vazado os detalhes para a imprensa.
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The whistleblower decided to leak the confidential documents.
O denunciante decidiu vazar os documentos confidenciais.
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