alert-looking
[/əˈlɜːrt ˈlʊkɪŋ/]
adjective
de aparência atenta
1. having an appearance or expression that suggests watchfulness, attentiveness, and readiness to notice or respond to something
The guard had an alert-looking posture and scanned the room constantly.
O guarda tinha uma postura de aparência atenta e varria a sala constantemente com o olhar.
2. appearing lively and aware of one's surroundings
The alert-looking dog pricked up its ears at every sound.
O cão de aparência atenta ergueu as orelhas a cada som.
This compound adjective is commonly used in English to describe security personnel, animals, or individuals in contexts requiring vigilance. In Brazilian Portuguese, the concept is expressed through phrases rather than a direct compound, reflecting different morphological patterns between the languages. It's particularly prevalent in professional contexts such as security, law enforcement, and military settings.
NYC Slang
sharp-looking, on-point look
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