inquired

[/ɪnˈkwaɪərd/]

verb

perguntou

1. asked a question or questions

She inquired about the job opening.

Ela perguntou sobre a vaga de emprego.

2. made an official or formal request for information

He inquired into the matter thoroughly.

Ele investigou o assunto completamente.

3. expressed interest in learning something

I inquired about the price of the car.

Perguntei sobre o preço do carro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

perguntou

most common usage in conversational Portuguese

São Paulo

perguntou

standard usage

Portugal

inquiriu

more formal or archaic usage; perguntou also used

Rio de Janeiro

perguntou

colloquial standard usage

inquire after someone - perguntar sobre o bem-estar de alguém

inquire into something - investigar algo

inquire within - informações no interior/procure saber aqui

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