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each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homônimo

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homófono

to carefully look at something

observar, ver

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

notar, observar

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguir, reconhecer

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

par, colega

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

espreitar, observar atentamente

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

pier, cais

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

perceber, realizar

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

encarar, fitá

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

suportar, tolerar

to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

piscadar, piscar

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

olhar fulminante, olhar severo

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

diferenciar, distinção

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

detetar, descobrir

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

cuidar de, preocupar-se com

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

dificuldade, desafio

involving or describing the whole of something

inteiro, total

to have a specific flavor

saborear, ter gosto

to express something verbally

expressar, proferir

having a large length from side to side

largo, amplo

the act of breathing noisily, especially when one has a cold or respiratory illness

nariz resfolegante, resmungo

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

roncar, respirar alto enquanto dorme

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

sussurrar, murmurar

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

investigar, pesquisar