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digging

[/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
escavação; cavando
1. The act of breaking up and moving earth or soil with a shovel or similar tool
The construction crew is digging a foundation for the new building.
A equipe de construção está cavando uma fundação para o novo edifício.
2. Searching or investigating something thoroughly
She's been digging into the company's financial records.
Ela tem investigado os registros financeiros da empresa.
3. Enjoying or appreciating something (informal)
I'm really digging this new song.
Estou gostando muito dessa nova música.
4. Archaeological excavation to uncover artifacts
The archaeologists are digging for ancient artifacts at the site.
Os arqueólogos estão cavando em busca de artefatos antigos no local.
NYC Slang
diggin' - expressing approval or enjoyment, as in 'I'm diggin' that vibe'
Synonyms
excavatingburrowingshovelinginvestigatingresearching
Antonyms
buryingcoveringfilling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cavando; escavação
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cavando; escavação
Standard Portuguese Brazilian usage
Rio de Janeiro
cavando; curtindo (for 'enjoying')
Colloquial: 'curtindo' used more for enjoying/liking something
Portugal
cavando; escavação
European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

digging oneself into a hole - se enterrando em problemas
dig in one's heels - manter-se firme na posição
dig deep - buscar recursos internos; investigar profundamente
digging for gold - procurando algo valioso
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