avistaram

avistaram

"Sighted" or "spotted" (past tense of "avistar").

In this sentence, 'avistaram' is used to denote the act of seeing or sighting something, emphasizing the discovery or recognition of the entity from afar.

Os exploradores avistaram uma ilha ao longe.

The explorers sighted an island in the distance.

Here, 'avistaram' conveys the children's noticing or observing the rainbow, indicating the occurrence at a specific moment.

Ontem à tarde, as crianças avistaram um arco-íris após a chuva.

Yesterday afternoon, the children sighted a rainbow after the rain.

In this context, 'avistaram' is employed to suggest the fishermen noticing or spotting enigmatic lights, highlighting the intrigue and mystery they sensed.

Durante a noite, os pescadores avistaram luzes misteriosas no horizonte.

During the night, the fishermen sighted mysterious lights on the horizon.