look carefully

[lʊk ˈkeərfəli]
verb phrase
olhar com cuidado / olhar atentamente
1. to examine or observe something with close attention and deliberation
Look carefully at the contract before signing it.
Olhe com cuidado o contrato antes de assinar.
2. to direct one's gaze in a thorough and cautious manner
She looked carefully around the room to find her keys.
Ela olhou atentamente ao redor da sala para encontrar suas chaves.
3. to inspect or scrutinize something closely
The doctor looked carefully at the patient's wound.
O médico examinou cuidadosamente a ferida do paciente.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'look carefully' is often used in contexts requiring precision and responsibility, such as legal documents, medical examinations, or safety inspections. In Brazilian Portuguese, this phrase emphasizes the importance of diligence and attention to detail, reflecting cultural values of thoroughness in important matters.
NYC Slang
peep something / scope something out / check something out closely
Synonyms / Sinônimos
examine closelyobserve attentivelyscrutinizeinspect thoroughlypay attention tostudy
Antonyms / Antônimos
glancelook carelesslyskimoverlookignore

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhar com cuidado / olhar atentamente
most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
olhar com atenção / reparar bem
informal alternative commonly used in Rio dialect
São Paulo
prestar atenção / observar com cuidado
emphasis on attention and observation
Portugal
olhar com cuidado / observar atentamente
more formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

observeexamineattentionscrutinyinspectiondiligence

Related Idioms & Phrases

look with a fine-tooth comb
keep a close eye on
take a hard look at
olho de lince (lynx eye) - Portuguese idiom for careful observation
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