No. 1,233 in Portuguese
perceber
"Perceber" means "to perceive, understand, or realize."
In a sentence
Eu percebo que estamos atrasados para a reunião.
I realize that we are late for the meeting.
Here, 'perceber' is used to express the act of realizing or understanding a situation.
Ela percebeu um movimento estranho perto da janela.
She noticed a strange movement near the window.
In this sentence, 'perceber' is used to describe the act of noticing or observing something physically.
É importante perceber o impacto de suas atitudes nos outros.
It is important to understand the impact of your actions on others.
Here, 'perceber' signifies understanding on an abstract level, like comprehending implications or consequences.
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