averiguar

Senses

1. 1.

   to investigate, to look into

   to examine or inquire into something systematically to discover the truth

2. 2.

   to verify, to check

   to confirm the accuracy or truth of something

3. 3.

   to find out, to ascertain

   to discover information through investigation or inquiry

Examples

• "A polícia está averiguando as circunstâncias do acidente."

  The police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

• "Vou averiguar se ele já chegou no escritório."

  I'm going to check if he has already arrived at the office.

• "É preciso averiguar a veracidade dessas informações antes de publicá-las."

  It's necessary to verify the accuracy of this information before publishing it.

Usage

Formal to neutral register, commonly used in official, legal, and investigative contexts. Often collocates with "fatos" (facts), "informações" (information), "causas" (causes), and "denúncias" (allegations). The verb is regular in conjugation.