glances

[/ˈɡlɑːnsɪz/]

noun/verb

olhadas, vislumbres

1. (noun) Quick or brief looks

She cast several glances at him across the room.

Ela lançou vários olhares para ele do outro lado da sala.

2. (verb) Third person singular present: to look quickly or briefly at something

He glances at his watch every few minutes.

Ele olha para seu relógio a cada poucos minutos.

3. (verb) To touch lightly or at an angle

The bullet glances off the metal surface.

A bala ricocheteou na superfície metálica.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

olhadas, vislumbres

Common usage for brief looks

Rio de Janeiro

olhadas, piscadas

May include winking component

São Paulo

olhadas rápidas

Emphasizes quick nature

Portugal

olhadelas, espreitas

Alternative Portuguese term

at first glance

exchange glances

dart glances

steal a glance

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