be questioned

[bi ˈkwɛs.tʃənd]

verb phrase

ser questionado / ser interrogado

1. to be asked questions or to be subjected to interrogation

The witness was questioned by the detective for hours.

A testemunha foi questionada pelo detetive durante horas.

2. to have one's credibility, motives, or validity challenged

His integrity should not be questioned.

Sua integridade não deve ser questionada.

3. to express doubt or uncertainty about something

The decision was being questioned by several board members.

A decisão estava sendo questionada por vários membros do conselho.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser questionado / ser interrogado

Both terms are commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

ser questionado

Preferred in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

ser interrogado

Often used in legal and formal settings

Portugal

ser questionado / ser interrogado

Both terms are standard; 'ser interpelado' also used in formal contexts

to come under question

to be called into question

to face interrogation

to be put on the spot

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