avistar

Senses

1. 1.

   to sight, to spot, to catch sight of

   to see something or someone in the distance or after searching

2. 2.

   to meet with, to have a meeting with

   to arrange or hold a meeting with someone (formal)

Examples

• "Do alto da montanha, conseguimos avistar a cidade inteira."

  From the top of the mountain, we managed to spot the entire city.

• "Os marinheiros avistaram terra após semanas no mar."

  The sailors sighted land after weeks at sea.

• "O presidente se avistou com o ministro ontem à tarde."

  The president met with the minister yesterday afternoon.

Usage

Most commonly used in the first sense (to sight/spot), especially in contexts involving distant observation or discovery. The second sense (to meet with) is more formal and often used reflexively as "avistar-se com alguém." Common collocations: avistar terra, avistar um navio, avistar-se com autoridades.