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inquiring

[/ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/]
adjective/verb (present participle)
investigativo, inquisitivo
1. seeking information; curious or questioning in nature (adjective)
She gave me an inquiring look.
Ela me deu um olhar investigativo.
2. asking questions; the act of seeking information (verb)
He is inquiring about the job position.
Ele está investigando sobre a posição de trabalho.
Synonyms
questioningcuriousinquisitiveinvestigativeprobing
Antonyms
indifferentuninterestedincurious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
investigativo, inquisitivo, perguntador
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
investigativo, questionador
preferred in business and academic settings
Portugal
investigativo, curioso, questionador
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight formal variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

inquiring minds want to know - pessoas curiosas querem saber
inquiring after someone - perguntar sobre alguém, informar-se sobre alguém
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