investigando

[in-ves-ti-GAN-du]

verb

investigating

1. Present participle of 'investigar' - conducting a systematic inquiry or examination into something

The police are investigating the crime scene.

A polícia está investigando a cena do crime.

2. Searching for information or evidence about a particular matter

Scientists are investigating the causes of climate change.

Cientistas estão investigando as causas da mudança climática.

3. Examining or looking into something in detail

I'm investigating the best options for my career.

Estou investigando as melhores opções para minha carreira.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

investigando

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

investigando

Standard formal usage

Rio de Janeiro

investigando

Standard formal usage

Portugal

investigando

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

investigando a fundo - investigating thoroughly/in depth

investigando por conta própria - investigating on one's own

estar investigando - to be investigating

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