identificar

Senses

1. 1.

   to identify

   to recognize or establish the identity of someone or something

2. 2.

   to identify with

   to feel a connection or relate to someone or something (usually reflexive: identificar-se)

3. 3.

   to spot, to detect

   to notice or discover something, especially a problem or pattern

Examples

• "A polícia conseguiu identificar o suspeito pelas câmeras de segurança."

  The police were able to identify the suspect through security cameras.

• "Eu me identifico muito com essa música, ela fala exatamente o que eu sinto."

  I really identify with this song, it says exactly what I feel.

• "O médico identificou os sintomas rapidamente e começou o tratamento."

  The doctor identified the symptoms quickly and started the treatment.

Usage

Very common verb in formal and informal contexts. When meaning "to identify with/relate to," it's almost always used reflexively (identificar-se com). Common collocations: identificar um problema (identify a problem), identificar-se com alguém (identify with someone).