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    Investigar (en. Investigate)

    /inβes­tiˈɣaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Inquire deeply about a topic or matter.
    The detective investigates the case meticulously.
    El detective investiga el caso minuciosamente.
    Collect data and conduct studies to draw conclusions.
    The university researches new energy alternatives.
    La universidad investiga nuevas alternativas energéticas.
    Explore and analyze facts to clarify a situation.
    Scientists investigate climate change.
    Los científicos investigan sobre el cambio climático.
    Confirm or verify the truthfulness of information.
    The journalist investigates the truth behind the scandal.
    El periodista investiga la verdad detrás del escándalo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'investigare', which means 'to follow the trail of something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    investigate thoroughly
    Conduct a thorough investigation on a topic.
    investigar a fondo
    investigate a matter
    Inquire about a specific topic.
    investigar un asunto
    investigate the truth
    Seek the reality behind a situation.
    investigar la verdad

    Related Words

    research
    Action of investigating or inquiring.
    investigación
    researcher
    Person who investigates.
    investigador
    inquiry
    Action of inquiring, which is similar to investigate.
    indagación

    Slang Meanings

    Track information secretly.
    I started to investigate like a spy.
    Me puse a investigar como un espía.
    Look for gossip or rumors.
    I'm going to check out what they're saying in the group.
    Voy a investigar sobre lo que dicen en el grupo.