questionar

[kes-chuh-nahr]

verb

to question

1. to ask questions about something; to inquire

The journalist questioned the politician about the scandal.

A jornalista questionou o político sobre o escândalo.

2. to express doubt or skepticism about something; to challenge

Don't question my decision.

Não questione minha decisão.

3. to interrogate or examine closely

The detective questioned the witness for hours.

O detetive questionou a testemunha por horas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

questionar

standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

questionar

common in business and academic discourse

Portugal

questionar

standard usage; often used in formal contexts

questionar a autoridade - to question authority

questionar em público - to question publicly

questionar os motivos - to question the motives

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