← Back to Fala2Me

scrutinize

[/ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/]
verb
examinar atentamente
1. to examine something very carefully and thoroughly
The inspector scrutinized the document for any errors.
O inspetor examinou atentamente o documento procurando por erros.
2. to look at someone or something closely and carefully, often suspiciously
She scrutinized his face to see if he was telling the truth.
Ela examinou seu rosto atentamente para ver se ele estava dizendo a verdade.
3. to subject to close inspection or examination
The committee will scrutinize all proposals before making a decision.
O comitê examinará todas as propostas antes de tomar uma decisão.
NYC Slang
peep game / scope out (informal equivalent)
Synonyms
examineinspectanalyzeinvestigatestudyobserve
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookdisregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
examinar atentamente
most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
escrutinar
more formal, less common in everyday speech
Portugal
escrutinar
formal and technical usage; also 'examinar minuciosamente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

scrutinize with a fine-tooth comb
scrutinize under a microscope
give something a close look
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →