examine personally

[ɪɡˈzæmɪn ˈpɜːrsənəli]
verb phrase
examinar pessoalmente
1. to inspect or investigate something directly and in detail by oneself, without intermediaries
The inspector decided to examine personally the damaged equipment before writing the report.
O inspetor decidiu examinar pessoalmente o equipamento danificado antes de redigir o relatório.
2. to conduct a close or careful scrutiny of something oneself
I want to examine personally the merchandise before making a purchase decision.
Quero examinar pessoalmente a mercadoria antes de tomar uma decisão de compra.
3. to investigate or study something firsthand through direct observation
The detective will examine personally the crime scene to gather evidence.
O detetive vai examinar pessoalmente a cena do crime para coletar evidências.
This phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English business, legal, and technical contexts to emphasize personal responsibility and thoroughness. In Brazil, it reflects a cultural preference for direct engagement and verification. In American culture, it often conveys professionalism and due diligence.
NYC Slang
check it out yourself / scope it out in person
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inspect personallycheck in personreview firsthandscrutinize personallyinvestigate directly
Antonyms / Antônimos
delegate examinationexamine remotelyrely on secondhand reportsignore

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
examinar pessoalmente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
examinar na lata
Colloquial; literally means 'to examine in the can/container'
São Paulo
revisar pessoalmente
Alternative usage, more common in business contexts
Portugal
examinar pessoalmente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard formal usage

Related Words

inspectinvestigatescrutinizeevaluateassessmentfirsthandverificationdirect observation

Related Idioms & Phrases

see for oneself
put eyes on something
give something a once-over
get a firsthand look
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