This is the 10408th most frequent Portuguese word.
explorava
"Explorava" means "was exploring" or "used to explore" in English.
The verb 'explorava' (was exploring) is used in the past imperfect tense, implying continuous or habitual action in the past.
O cientista explorava as profundezas do oceano para descobrir novas espécies.
The scientist was exploring the depths of the ocean to discover new species.
Here, 'explorava' describes the act of investigating or examining the garden with curiosity in the past.
A criança curiosa explorava o jardim em busca de pequenos tesouros escondidos.
The curious child was exploring the garden in search of hidden small treasures.
In this context, 'explorava' denotes methodical examination of historical sites in the past as part of the archaeologist's work.