teorizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to theorize

   to formulate or develop theories about something

2. 2.

   to speculate

   to engage in abstract or hypothetical reasoning

Examples

• "Os cientistas passaram anos teorizando sobre a origem do universo."

  The scientists spent years theorizing about the origin of the universe.

• "É fácil teorizar, mas colocar em prática é outra história."

  It's easy to theorize, but putting it into practice is another story.

• "Ele gosta de teorizar sobre política sem realmente entender os fatos."

  He likes to theorize about politics without really understanding the facts.

Usage

Formal/academic register. Commonly used with "sobre" (about). Can carry a slightly negative connotation when suggesting someone is being overly abstract or impractical, as opposed to taking action.