vagar

Senses

1. 1.

   to wander, to roam

   to move about aimlessly or without a fixed destination

2. 2.

   to be vacant, to be empty

   to be unoccupied or available (of a position, seat, etc.)

3. 3.

   to drift, to float

   to move slowly without direction or purpose

Examples

• "Gosto de vagar pelas ruas do centro histórico aos domingos."

  I like to wander through the streets of the historic center on Sundays.

• "A vaga de gerente ainda está vagando desde que ele saiu."

  The manager position has been vacant since he left.

• "Seus pensamentos vagavam enquanto olhava pela janela."

  His thoughts were drifting while he looked out the window.

Usage

Often used in literary or poetic contexts when describing wandering or aimless movement. Can be confused with "vaga" (noun meaning vacancy/spot). Common collocation: "vagar sem rumo" (to wander aimlessly).