visar 30 सेकंड में
- Visar means 'to aim at' or 'to have as a goal' in formal contexts. It is essential for professional Portuguese.
- It also means 'to endorse' or 'to visa' a document, which is common in administrative and legal situations.
- Grammatically, use 'visar a' for goals (formal) and 'visar' (direct) for signing papers or literal aiming.
- Commonly found in news reports, academic papers, and business strategies to indicate purpose and intention.
The Portuguese verb visar is a sophisticated and multifaceted word that English speakers primarily encounter in formal, professional, and academic settings. At its core, it carries the sense of directed vision or intent. When you use visar, you are not just looking; you are looking with a specific purpose or goal in mind. In English, it most closely translates to 'to aim at,' 'to have as an objective,' 'to target,' or 'to aspire to.'
- Objective Usage
- In business and government, it describes the underlying goal of a policy or project. For example, a new law might 'visar' the reduction of poverty.
- Administrative Usage
- It also means to endorse or validate a document, such as 'visar um passaporte' (to visa a passport) or 'visar um cheque' (to certify a check).
Understanding the nuance of visar requires recognizing its two distinct grammatical personalities. When it means 'to aim for a goal,' it traditionally requires the preposition a. However, in modern Brazilian Portuguese, this distinction is often blurred in spoken language. For a B2 learner, mastering the formal 'visar a' is a hallmark of advanced proficiency.
As novas medidas econômicas visam ao controle da inflação no próximo semestre.
The word's etymology traces back to the Latin visare, an iterative form of videre (to see). This heritage is visible in its literal meaning of 'taking aim' with a weapon or eye. While you might not hear it daily in a casual bar conversation, you will certainly see it in every news report regarding government plans or corporate strategies. It suggests a level of intentionality that simpler verbs like querer (to want) or ter (to have) lack.
In summary, visar is the bridge between seeing a possibility and actively working toward it. Whether it is a student aiming for a scholarship or a company aiming for market dominance, visar captures the essence of focused ambition.
Using visar correctly involves navigating its transitivity. This is where many learners (and even native speakers) find challenges. Depending on the meaning, the verb structure changes significantly. Let's break down the three primary ways to construct a sentence with this verb.
- 1. To Aim for a Goal (Transitive Indirect)
- Standard grammar dictates using the preposition 'a'. If the object is masculine, it becomes 'ao'; if feminine, 'à'. Example: 'Ele visa ao cargo de diretor.'
- 2. To Endorse/Validate (Transitive Direct)
- When you are signing off on a document, no preposition is needed. Example: 'O gerente precisa visar os documentos antes do envio.'
When visar is followed by another verb in the infinitive, the preposition 'a' is technically required, but frequently omitted in Brazil. For example, 'O projeto visa a promover a paz' is the formal standard. In common usage, you will often hear 'O projeto visa promover a paz.' For exams like the Celpe-Bras, always include the 'a'.
Esta campanha de marketing visa atrair um público mais jovem e conectado.
In the context of 'taking aim' (literal sight), it is also a direct transitive verb. If a hunter aims at a target, he 'visa o alvo'. This usage is less common in modern urban Portuguese but remains relevant in literature and sports like archery or shooting. The versatility of the verb allows it to move from the physical act of looking down a barrel to the metaphorical act of planning a five-year fiscal strategy.
You will encounter visar in specific environments that prioritize precision and formal intent. It is a 'high-register' word, meaning it populates the worlds of law, journalism, corporate strategy, and official administration.
- The Evening News (Jornal Nacional)
- News anchors use it to explain government actions. 'O governo anunciou um pacote que visa estabilizar o câmbio.'
- Corporate Boardrooms
- In quarterly reports or strategic planning meetings, managers discuss what their departments are aiming to achieve. 'Nossa meta visa ao crescimento sustentável.'
Another very practical place you will see this word is at a consulate or a notary's office (cartório). If you are an expat in a Lusophone country, the official who stamps your documents is performing the act of visar. When they say, 'Vou visar seu documento,' they mean they are giving it the official 'visto' (visa/stamp of approval).
O projeto de lei visa à proteção das reservas naturais na Amazônia.
In academic papers, visar is the gold standard for describing the objective of a study. Instead of saying 'This paper wants to show,' a student writes 'O presente artigo visa analisar as causas do fenômeno.' This elevates the tone of the writing significantly. In literature, you might find it in a more poetic or archaic sense, describing someone aiming a gaze or a weapon at a distant point.
The most frequent mistake involves the 'prepositional dance.' Because visar can be both direct and indirect, even native speakers often trip up. For a learner, the confusion usually stems from the English equivalent 'to aim at,' where 'at' is always used, whereas in Portuguese, the 'a' depends on the meaning.
- Mistake: Omitting 'a' in Formal Writing
- Wrong: 'Viso o sucesso.' Right (Formal): 'Viso ao sucesso.' In professional emails, omitting the 'a' can make the writing seem slightly less polished.
- Mistake: Confusing 'Visar' with 'Vistar'
- While 'visar' means to endorse, some people mistakenly use the non-existent verb 'vistar' (trying to turn the noun 'visto' into a verb). Stick to 'visar'.
Another common error is applying the preposition 'a' when the meaning is 'to endorse a document.' If you say 'O cônsul visou ao passaporte,' you are technically saying the consul is 'aiming for the passport' as a life goal, rather than stamping it! For documents, always use the direct form: 'O cônsul visou o passaporte.'
É um erro comum dizer que o projeto visa o lucro em contextos formais; o correto é visa ao lucro.
Hypercorrection is also a risk. Some learners, having learned that visar takes 'a,' start adding 'a' to every verb that means 'to aim,' like objetivar or pretender, which do not follow the same rule. Remember: visar is special because of its dual nature.
Portuguese has a rich vocabulary for intent and objectives. Depending on the context, you might want to swap visar for something more specific or less formal. Here are the most common alternatives and how they differ.
- Objetivar
- Very similar to 'visar,' but it is always a direct transitive verb (no 'a'). It feels slightly more modern and is very common in corporate speech. 'A empresa objetiva o lucro.'
- Pretender
- This means 'to intend.' It is less about 'aiming' at a target and more about having a plan. It is more common in daily conversation. 'Eu pretendo viajar amanhã.'
- Almejar
- This carries a sense of deep desire or longing. You 'almeja' a dream or a high position. It is more emotional than the technical 'visar'.
When the meaning of visar is 'to endorse,' the synonym is validar or autenticar. In a legal context, chancelar is also used. Using these alternatives can help you avoid repeating visar too many times in a single paragraph, which is a common challenge in academic writing.
Enquanto visar é técnico, almejar é aspiracional.
Finally, consider tencionar. This is a very formal way to say you intend to do something. It is rarely heard in speech but appears in formal letters or classic literature. If visar is a 7/10 on the formality scale, tencionar is a 10/10.
रोचक तथ्य
The English word 'visa' comes from the feminine past participle of this same Latin root ('charta visa' = 'paper that has been seen/verified').
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing the 's' as 's' instead of 'z'. It should sound like 'vee-ZAR'.
- Putting the stress on the first syllable.
- Confusing the pronunciation with 'vistar'.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Eu preciso visar o passaporte.
I need to get the passport visaed/stamped.
Direct transitive use (no 'a').
O professor vai visar seu teste.
The teacher will sign/validate your test.
Visar meaning to sign or endorse.
Eles visam o alvo.
They aim at the target.
Literal meaning: to take aim.
O visto está no papel.
The visa/stamp is on the paper.
'Visto' is the past participle of 'visar'.
Você pode visar aqui?
Can you sign/stamp here?
Requesting an endorsement.
O plano visa ajudar.
The plan aims to help.
Visar + infinitive (common in A1-A2).
Nós visamos o topo.
We aim for the top.
Simple objective usage.
O gerente visou o cheque.
The manager certified the check.
Banking context.
Este curso visa ensinar português.
This course aims to teach Portuguese.
Visar + infinitive.
A lei visa proteger os animais.
The law aims to protect animals.
Formal objective.
Eles visam um futuro melhor.
They aim for a better future.
Abstract objective.
O cônsul visou todos os documentos.
The consul visaed all the documents.
Direct transitive.
O projeto visa reduzir o lixo.
The project aims to reduce waste.
Environmental context.
Eu viso a uma vaga na empresa.
I aim for a vacancy in the company.
Introducing the 'a' preposition.
O arqueiro visou o centro do alvo.
The archer aimed at the center of the target.
Literal aim.
As medidas visam a economia.
The measures target the economy.
Economic context.
A nova política visa ao desenvolvimento regional.
The new policy aims at regional development.
Formal 'visar ao' construction.
O artigo visa a discutir as causas da crise.
The article aims to discuss the causes of the crisis.
Academic purpose.
Visamos a obter melhores resultados este ano.
We aim to obtain better results this year.
Visar a + infinitive (formal).
O diretor deve visar as faturas pendentes.
The director must endorse the pending invoices.
Administrative meaning.
Esta reforma visa à melhoria do ensino público.
This reform aims at the improvement of public education.
Visar à (feminine object).
O caçador visou a presa com cuidado.
The hunter aimed at the prey carefully.
Literal, slightly formal.
Tais ações visam ao bem comum.
Such actions aim at the common good.
Abstract social goal.
O contrato foi visado pelo advogado.
The contract was signed/endorsed by the lawyer.
Passive voice usage.
O governo visa a erradicar a pobreza extrema.
The government aims to eradicate extreme poverty.
High-level policy goal.
As mudanças no código visam ao aumento da segurança.
The changes in the code aim at increasing security.
Technical/Legal objective.
Visando ao lucro, a empresa cortou gastos.
Aiming for profit, the company cut costs.
Gerund used as a rationale.
É necessário que o reitor vise o diploma.
It is necessary for the dean to endorse the diploma.
Subjunctive mood + administrative meaning.
O atirador visava o alvo quando o vento mudou.
The shooter was aiming at the target when the wind changed.
Imperfect tense, literal aim.
A estratégia visa à consolidação da marca.
The strategy aims at brand consolidation.
Marketing terminology.
Muitos jovens visam a carreiras internacionais.
Many young people aim for international careers.
Personal ambition, formal 'visar a'.
O decreto visa regulamentar o uso da internet.
The decree aims to regulate internet use.
Legal context.
A pesquisa visa a elucidar os mecanismos da doença.
The research aims to elucidate the mechanisms of the disease.
Scientific/Academic precision.
As sanções visam a pressionar o regime autoritário.
The sanctions aim to pressure the authoritarian regime.
Geopolitical context.
O autor visa a desconstruir mitos históricos.
The author aims to deconstruct historical myths.
Literary/Philosophical objective.
O projeto de lei visa à proteção de dados sensíveis.
The bill aims at the protection of sensitive data.
Legislative precision.
Se visássemos ao benefício mútuo, evitaríamos conflitos.
If we aimed for mutual benefit, we would avoid conflicts.
Imperfect subjunctive in a conditional clause.
O inspetor visou as notas fiscais suspeitas.
The inspector endorsed/signed the suspicious invoices.
Investigative/Administrative context.
A medida visa a mitigar os efeitos da seca.
The measure aims to mitigate the effects of the drought.
Environmental/Social policy.
Tais críticas visam a desestabilizar a gestão.
Such criticisms aim to destabilize the management.
Political/Corporate maneuvering.
A hermenêutica jurídica visa à interpretação fidedigna da norma.
Legal hermeneutics aims at the reliable interpretation of the norm.
Highly specialized legal language.
O tratado visa a estabelecer uma zona de livre comércio.
The treaty aims to establish a free trade zone.
International law context.
Ao visar o alvo, o arqueiro transcende o próprio ego.
Upon aiming at the target, the archer transcends his own ego.
Philosophical/Literary usage of literal aim.
As novas diretrizes visam à otimização dos recursos escassos.
The new guidelines aim at the optimization of scarce resources.
Economic/Strategic precision.
A retórica do palestrante visava a persuadir o auditório.
The speaker's rhetoric aimed to persuade the audience.
Communication theory context.
O documento, devidamente visado, foi anexado ao processo.
The document, duly endorsed, was attached to the lawsuit.
Legal procedure terminology.
Visar ao absoluto é a sina do místico.
To aim for the absolute is the mystic's fate.
Metaphysical/Poetic usage.
A reforma tributária visa à simplificação do sistema.
The tax reform aims at the simplification of the system.
Public policy terminology.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— To look toward the future; to plan ahead.
Nossa estratégia visa ao futuro da empresa.
— Without aiming for anything; with no specific goal.
Ele agiu sem visar a nada em troca.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— To hit the bullseye or to aim perfectly at the core of a problem.
Sua crítica visou na mosca.
Informal— To aim for the impossible; to have extremely high goals.
Eles estão visando o impossível com esse orçamento.
Neutral— To aim without a real purpose or strategy.
Não adianta visar por visar, precisa de plano.
Informal— To only aim for one's own benefit; to be selfish.
Ele só visa o próprio umbigo nas negociações.
Colloquial— To aim for profit regardless of the consequences.
A empresa visa o lucro a qualquer custo.
Neutral— To have a long-term vision; to look far ahead.
Líderes devem visar o horizonte.
Poetic— To aim for the heart; to try to move someone emotionally.
O discurso visou o coração dos eleitores.
Metaphorical— To aim for the moon (very high goal).
Se você visar a lua, talvez chegue às estrelas.
Inspirational— A variation of 'tapar o sol com a peneira' (to try to hide something obvious), sometimes used as 'visando esconder o óbvio'.
Eles visam o sol com a peneira negando a crise.
Informalशब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of a 'VISA' card. To get a visa, a consul must 'VISAR' (endorse) your passport. And once you have it, you 'VISAR' (aim for) your destination.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine an eye looking through the 'v' of the word like a sniper scope, aiming at a target board.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to write three sentences about your career goals using 'visar a' correctly with both masculine and feminine nouns.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From the Latin 'visare', which is a frequentative form of 'videre' (to see). This means it literally meant 'to look at repeatedly' or 'to examine closely'.
मूल अर्थ: To look at, to examine, to observe.
Romance (Latin)सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral/formal word.
English speakers often use 'aim' for both physical and abstract goals. Portuguese uses 'visar' for abstract/formal goals and 'mirar' for physical ones.
Summary
The verb 'visar' is your go-to word for expressing formal objectives. Whether you are aiming for a promotion ('visar ao cargo') or getting your passport stamped ('visar o passaporte'), it signals a high level of intentionality and professional register. Master the prepositional 'a' for goals to sound truly advanced.
- Visar means 'to aim at' or 'to have as a goal' in formal contexts. It is essential for professional Portuguese.
- It also means 'to endorse' or 'to visa' a document, which is common in administrative and legal situations.
- Grammatically, use 'visar a' for goals (formal) and 'visar' (direct) for signing papers or literal aiming.
- Commonly found in news reports, academic papers, and business strategies to indicate purpose and intention.
संबंधित सामग्री
संबंधित मुहावरे
general के और शब्द
a cerca de
B1इसका अर्थ दूरी या भविष्य के समय के बारे में 'लगभग' या 'करीब' होता है।
à direita
A2दायीं ओर। दिशा देने या स्थान बताने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
à esquerda
A2बाईं ओर। दिशा देने या स्थान का वर्णन करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
a fim de
A2के लिए; इच्छा होना। 'पास होने के लिए पढ़ता है।' / 'पिज़्ज़ा खाने का मन है।'
à frente
A2के सामने (Ke saamne). 'वह मेरे सामने है।'
a frente
A2सामने; आगे
À frente de
A2के सामने या के नेतृत्व में। 'कार घर के सामने है' ।
a tempo
A2समय पर, वक्त रहते। इसका उपयोग यह बताने के लिए किया जाता है कि कोई काम देर होने से पहले हो गया है।
à volta de
A2चारों ओर। स्थान (मेज के चारों ओर) या अनुमान (लगभग दस यूरो) के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
abaixo
A1नीचे; के नीचे।
