start questioning
[/stɑrt ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/]
verb phrase
começar a questionar
1. to begin asking questions or expressing doubt about something previously accepted or believed
After the scandal, citizens started questioning the government's transparency.
Após o escândalo, os cidadãos começaram a questionar a transparência do governo.
2. to initiate an inquiry or investigation into something
The detective started questioning the witnesses about what they saw.
O detetive começou a questionar as testemunhas sobre o que viram.
3. to begin to doubt or challenge the validity of beliefs or decisions
She started questioning whether her career choice was right for her.
Ela começou a questionar se sua escolha de carreira era adequada para ela.
In Brazilian culture, 'começar a questionar' reflects a growing emphasis on critical thinking and democratic participation, especially in academic and civic discussions. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in both formal investigative contexts (law enforcement, journalism) and informal personal development conversations.
NYC Slang
start trippin' / start buggin' (to express doubt or suspicion)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →