hunt randomly
[hʌnt ˈrændəmli]
verb phrase
caçar aleatoriamente
1. to search for or pursue prey without a specific plan or pattern; to hunt in an unorganized or haphazard manner
The dog began to hunt randomly through the forest, following whatever scent caught its attention.
O cachorro começou a caçar aleatoriamente pela floresta, seguindo qualquer odor que chamasse sua atenção.
2. to search or look for something without a predetermined strategy or method
Instead of a systematic approach, he decided to hunt randomly for the missing keys around the house.
Em vez de uma abordagem sistemática, ele decidiu procurar aleatoriamente pelas chaves perdidas pela casa.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'caçar aleatoriamente' is commonly used in both literal hunting contexts and metaphorically when describing disorganized searching or work methods. The phrase reflects a practical understanding of hunting traditions still present in rural areas of Brazil, while also being used in modern, figurative contexts in urban settings.
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