aware

[/əˈwɛr/]

adjective

consciente

1. having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

I am aware of the problem.

Estou consciente do problema.

2. informed about or knowledgeable of something

Are you aware of the new regulations?

Você está ciente das novas regulamentações?

3. having concern or interest in something

She is very health-aware.

Ela é muito consciente da saúde.

NYC Slang

woke (modern usage, implies social awareness)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

consciente, ciente, atento

Most common usage in everyday speech

São Paulo

consciente

Standard formal usage

Rio de Janeiro

ligado, atento

More informal/colloquial alternative

Portugal

consciente, ciente, apercebido

European Portuguese prefers 'ciente' in legal contexts

be aware of one's surroundings

raise awareness about something

become aware of

make someone aware

self-aware

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