Meaning
«You look» é uma expressão em inglês que significa "você parece" ou "você está com aparência de". É usada para descrever como alguém aparenta ser ou estar em determinado momento. Por exemplo, se você quer dizer que alguém está com uma aparência feliz, pode usar a expressão completa: «You look happy». Aqui, «look» funciona como um verbo que descreve uma impressão visual ou emocional que uma pessoa passa.
Essa expressão pode ser seguida por adjetivos ou até mesmo por outras frases que completem a ideia do que se está observando. Aqui estão alguns exemplos de uso:
- «You look tired» – Você parece cansado(a).
- «You look amazing» – Você está incrível.
- «You look like you need a break» – Você parece precisar de uma pausa.
É importante notar que o uso de «You look» é bastante comum em contextos informais e pode ser uma maneira gentil de iniciar uma conversa ao fazer um elogio ou mostrar preocupação com a outra pessoa.
Today's Sentences
- You look fit.
- You look exhausted.
- You look happy today.
- You look angry right now.
- You look anxious, are you ok?
- Writer's Note
01
You look fit.
Situation 1
I’ve been hitting the gym every week.
You look fit and healthy.
Thanks.
I’m prone to gaining weight, so I try.
Tendo tendência a ganhar peso, então eu me esforço.
The effort really paid off.
Situation 2
Do you work out?
Yes, I’m into running and strength training.
You look really fit.
Really?
Thank you for the compliment.
Thank you for the compliment.
02
You look exhausted.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long day.
You look exhausted.
Maybe you should go home and call it a day.
Talvez devesse ir para casa e encerrar o dia.
I think I do need some rest.
I’ll see you tomorrow morning.
Situation 2
Is everything ok?
Why?
You look exhausted.
I’ve been running errands all day.
I must look really messy and tired.
Devo estar parecendo realmente desarrumado e cansado.
03
You look happy today.
Situation 1
You look happy today.
Do I?
Are you feeling better after the breakup?
Much better.
I’m definitely in a better place.
Com certeza estou em um lugar melhor.
Situation 2
There’s something different about you.
Really?
I wonder what it is.
Fico me perguntando o que é.
I think it’s because you look happy today.
I do feel like I’m having a really good day.
Maybe that’s why I look happy.
Talvez seja por isso que eu pareça feliz.
04
You look angry right now.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
Why?
You look angry right now.
I’m angry about this project at work but I’ll be ok.
Situation 2
You look angry right now.
Really?
I’m not angry at all.
Eu não estou bravo(a) de jeito nenhum.
You’ve got frown lines between your eyebrows.
I had no idea!
I was just focusing on my computer screen.
Eu estava apenas focado na tela do meu computador.
05
You look anxious, are you ok?
Situation 1
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m just waiting for an important email.
From who?
The employer that I had an interview with, they said they would email me if I got the job.
Situation 2
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m actually not feeling very well.
Maybe you should lay down.
Thanks.
I’ll rest here for a bit.
Vou descansar aqui um pouco.
Writer's Note
Action Verb vs. Non-Action Verb
Action verbs are what most people think of when they are asked to list some verbs. These kinds of verbs are also known as dynamic verbs. Most of the verbs we use are action verbs.
- Jump
- Dance
- Talk
- Laugh
- Sleep
- Open
- Swim
- Yell
Non-action verbs are also known as stative verbs. Instead of telling us what someone is doing, these verbs tell us about the subject’s feelings, opinions, senses, and state of being.
- Think
- Know
- Want
- Need
- Believe
- Imagine
- Expect
- See
Non-action verb + Adjective
"Look" can be a non‑action verb that can describe someone’s appearance. The structure often looks like this "You look + [adjective / noun / like-clause]." Let's look at some more examples together!
Examples
- You look stunning! What a beautiful black dress.
- He looks arrogant. I can't stand his demeanor.
- She looks impressed. I think the presentation is going to end on a good note.
- They look enraged. I want to avoid this crowd.
- We look awesome! Let's wear these outfits more often!