explorar
to explore
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɨʃ.plu.ˈɾaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Portugal's history is defined by exploration — the Descobrimentos (Age of Discoveries) saw navigators like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan chart new routes across the globe. This spirit of 'explorar' remains central to Portuguese identity and tourism appeal.
📝 Example Sentences
Quero explorar as ruas de Lisboa.
I want to explore the streets of Lisbon.
Explorámos a costa alentejana de carro.
We explored the Alentejo coast by car.
Há tanto para explorar neste país.
There's so much to explore in this country.