investigação, trabalho de detetive
1. The act of investigating or searching for information, especially in a secretive or methodical way; detective work
The journalist's sleuthing uncovered the corruption scandal.
A investigação do jornalista revelou o escândalo de corrupção.
2. The process of solving a mystery or problem by gathering clues and evidence
After weeks of sleuthing, they finally found the missing documents.
Após semanas de investigação, finalmente encontraram os documentos desaparecidos.
3. Acting as a detective; pursuing evidence or clues
Her sleuthing skills helped her become an excellent private investigator.
Suas habilidades de investigação a ajudaram a se tornar uma excelente investigadora privada.
The term 'sleuthing' is commonly used in American English for both professional investigations and amateur mystery-solving, popular in detective fiction and crime shows. In Brazil, while the concept is understood, Portuguese speakers typically use 'investigação' (investigation) or 'trabalho de detetive' (detective work) more frequently. The term carries a slightly adventurous or clever connotation in English-speaking cultures.
NYC Slang
detective work, snooping, investigative hustle
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