Look meanings in Portuguese

olhar

Example:

Please look at this document.

Por favor, olhe para este documento.

She looked at him with surprise.

Ela olhou para ele com surpresa.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when directing someone's attention to something visually.

Note: Commonly used in both written and spoken language.

aparência

Example:

He has a nice look about him.

Ele tem uma boa aparência.

The place has a cozy look.

O lugar tem uma aparência aconchegante.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe someone's or something's appearance.

Note: Often used in fashion, design, and general description.

parecer

Example:

It looks like it's going to rain.

Parece que vai chover.

She looks happy today.

Ela parece feliz hoje.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to express the impression or appearance of a situation or person.

Note: This meaning is often used in conversational contexts.

dar uma olhada

Example:

I need to look at my schedule.

Preciso dar uma olhada na minha agenda.

Can you look at this for me?

Você pode dar uma olhada nisso para mim?

Usage: informalContext: Used when suggesting to check or examine something briefly.

Note: Commonly used in casual conversations.

examinar

Example:

The doctor will look at your test results.

O médico vai examinar seus resultados de teste.

Please look through these files.

Por favor, examine estes arquivos.

Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts requiring a detailed examination or analysis.

Note: More formal than 'dar uma olhada' and often used in professional settings.

visão

Example:

A good look at the problem will help find a solution.

Uma boa visão do problema ajudará a encontrar uma solução.

He had a clear look of determination.

Ele tinha uma visão clara de determinação.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used metaphorically to describe perspective or insight.

Note: This usage is more abstract and less common.

gaze

To look steadily and intently at something for a period of time.

Example: She gazed out of the window, lost in thought.

Note: Gaze implies a more focused and prolonged observation compared to a casual look.

stare

To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with eyes wide open.

Example: He stared at the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.

Note: Stare conveys a sense of intensity or scrutiny in looking, often implying a longer duration than a mere look.

glance

To take a brief or hurried look.

Example: She glanced at her watch to check the time.

Note: Glance suggests a quick or casual look, often without focusing deeply on the object.

peer

To look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.

Example: He peered into the darkness, trying to make out shapes in the distance.

Note: Peer implies a closer or more intense scrutiny, often involving straining to see or discern details.

Look out

To be careful or watchful, often used as a warning.

Example: Look out! There's a car coming!

Note: The focus is on being cautious and alert rather than just observing.

Look forward to

To anticipate or feel excited about something in the future.

Example: I'm looking forward to the concert next week.

Note: Emphasizes anticipation or excitement rather than simply viewing something.

Look up

To search for information in a reference source.

Example: I'll look up that word in the dictionary.

Note: Refers to searching for information rather than just gazing.

Look into

To investigate or examine a situation or problem.

Example: The police are looking into the matter.

Note: Involves a deeper examination or investigation rather than just a casual observation.

Look over

To examine or review something carefully.

Example: Please look over this report before the meeting.

Note: Suggests a thorough examination or review rather than a quick glance.

Look down on

To view someone or something as less important or inferior.

Example: She always looks down on people who don't have a college degree.

Note: Implies a judgmental or condescending attitude rather than simply observing.

Look for

To search or seek something.

Example: I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?

Note: Involves actively trying to find something rather than just observing casually.

Check out

To look at or examine something with interest or curiosity.

Example: Check out this new book I just bought!

Note: The slang term 'check out' implies curiosity or interest in examining something, whereas 'look' is more general in its meaning.

Peek

To glance quickly or briefly at something.

Example: I took a peek at the letter before giving it to you.

Note: While 'peek' is similar to 'look' in the action of viewing, it often implies a quick or secretive glance.

Glimpse

To see or perceive something briefly or partially.

Example: She caught a glimpse of the famous actor in the crowd.

Note: 'Glimpse' suggests a quick or fleeting view of something, differentiating it from a more deliberate or sustained 'look'.

Eyes on

To focus attention or keep watch on something.

Example: Eyes on the prize if you want to succeed.

Note: The phrase 'eyes on' emphasizes the act of focusing or paying attention, distinct from a simple act of looking.

Scan

To look over or survey something quickly and systematically.

Example: She quickly scanned the document for any errors.

Note: 'Scan' involves a more systematic and rapid examination compared to a casual 'look'.

Scope out

To look around or investigate a place or situation.

Example: Let's go scope out the new coffee shop in the neighborhood.

Note: 'Scope out' implies a more deliberate or investigative act of looking, often involving assessing a situation or location.

She gave him a suspicious look.

Ela lhe deu um olhar suspeito.

He has a very distinguished look.

Ele tem um olhar muito distinto.

I'm going to take a look at that new restaurant.

Vou dar uma olhada naquele novo restaurante.

Look - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: look

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): looks

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): look

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): looked

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): looking

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): looks

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): look

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): look

Syllabification and Stress

look Contains 1 syllables: look

Phonetic transcription: ˈlu̇k

look , ˈlu̇k (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

look: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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