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explorar

[ɛks.plo.ˈɾaɾ]
verb
to explore
1. to travel through or investigate a place or area systematically
The explorers decided to explore the Amazon rainforest.
Os exploradores decidiram explorar a floresta amazônica.
2. to examine or investigate something thoroughly
We need to explore all possible solutions to this problem.
Precisamos explorar todas as soluções possíveis para este problema.
3. to extract or utilize natural resources, often excessively or without sustainability
Companies exploit mineral resources from the earth.
As empresas exploram recursos minerais da terra.
4. to take unfair advantage of someone or something
It is unethical to exploit workers for profit.
É antiético explorar trabalhadores para obter lucro.
Synonyms
investigarexaminarpesquisarvasculharaproveitarusufruir
Antonyms
ignorardesconhecerabandonar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explorar
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
explorar
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
explorar
no significant regional variation
Portugal
explorar
same usage as in Brazil; slight preference for 'investigar' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

explorar todas as possibilidades (explore all possibilities)
explorar um território desconhecido (explore unknown territory)
explorar a capacidade máxima (push to the limit)
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