researching

[rɪˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ]

verb (present participle/gerund)

pesquisando

1. The act of conducting a systematic investigation or study into a subject to discover new information or verify existing facts

She is researching the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.

Ela está pesquisando os efeitos das mudanças climáticas nos ecossistemas marinhos.

2. Performing detailed inquiry or examination of available sources and data

Before writing the essay, the student spent weeks researching various sources.

Antes de escrever o ensaio, o estudante passou semanas pesquisando várias fontes.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pesquisando

Most common term used in Brazil for academic and general research activities

São Paulo

pesquisando

Standard usage in academic and business contexts

Portugal

pesquisando/investigando

Both terms are used; 'investigando' is also common in formal academic contexts

researching high and low - pesquisar por todas as partes

in-depth research - pesquisa profunda/detalhada

conducting research - realizar/fazer pesquisa

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