apalpar

Senses

1. 1.

   to feel, to touch, to palpate

   to examine or explore by touching with the hands or fingers

2. 2.

   to grope, to feel one's way

   to search or move around by touching, especially in the dark

3. 3.

   to grope (sexually)

   to touch someone inappropriately in a sexual manner

Examples

• "O médico apalpou o abdômen do paciente para verificar se havia alguma inflamação."

  The doctor palpated the patient's abdomen to check if there was any inflammation.

• "Ela apalpou as paredes no escuro tentando encontrar o interruptor."

  She felt along the walls in the dark trying to find the light switch.

• "É importante apalpar os seios regularmente para detectar qualquer alteração."

  It's important to palpate your breasts regularly to detect any changes.

Usage

Medical and everyday register. Commonly used in medical contexts (examinations, self-exams). Can have a negative connotation when referring to unwanted sexual touching. Regular -ar verb conjugation.