finding out about

[ˈfaɪndɪŋ aʊt əˈbaʊt]

verb phrase

descobrir sobre / ficar sabendo de

1. to learn or discover information about something or someone

I'm finding out about the new job requirements.

Estou descobrindo sobre os novos requisitos do trabalho.

2. to investigate or inquire into a matter

She was finding out about the suspicious activity in the office.

Ela estava investigando sobre a atividade suspeita no escritório.

3. to become aware of a secret or hidden truth

He's finding out about his surprise birthday party.

Ele está descobrindo sobre a festa de aniversário surpresa dele.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

descobrir sobre / ficar sabendo de

most common usage in everyday conversation

Rio de Janeiro

descobrir sobre / tomar conhecimento de

similar to general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

inteirar-se de / apurar sobre

slightly more formal register

Portugal

descobrir / inteirar-se sobre

common in both formal and informal contexts

finding out the hard way

finding out through the grapevine

finding out by accident

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