Meaning
A expressão «You must be looking» é usada para indicar que alguém provavelmente está procurando por algo ou observando algo em um determinado momento. É uma construção que sugere uma inferência ou suposição baseada em evidências ou contexto visível.
Por exemplo, se você vê alguém examinando atentamente uma prateleira de livros em uma livraria, você pode dizer: «You must be looking for a specific book», que significa «Você deve estar procurando por um livro específico». Neste caso, a pessoa que fala está inferindo a ação do outro com base no comportamento observado.
No português, essa estrutura pode ser traduzida como «Você deve estar procurando» ou «Provavelmente, você está procurando». A palavra «must» aqui indica uma suposição bastante forte, quase como uma certeza, baseada no que é observado ou conhecido.
Essa expressão é bastante útil em conversas onde queremos expressar nossas deduções sobre as ações de outras pessoas de maneira educada e não intrusiva.
Today's Sentences
- You must be looking for a new bag.
- You must be looking for some runners.
- You must be looking for some furniture.
- You must be looking at houses around here.
- You must be looking at these vacation deals.
- Writer's Note
01
You must be looking for a new bag.
Situation 1
Hello.
You must be looking for a new bag.
Você deve estar procurando por uma nova bolsa.
Yes, I’ve been looking at these mid-size leather ones.
Even though the leather is soft, it’s very durable.
That’s great.
I love the pockets and hardware details too.
Eu também adoro os bolsos e os detalhes de ferragens.
Situation 2
You must be looking for a new bag.
Yes, I’ve seen this bag on the street a few times and just fell in love with it.
It’s beautifully designed and trendy.
Can you show me some other colors and sizes in this bag?
02
You must be looking for some runners.
Situation 1
Can I help you with anything?
Well, I just started working out and was looking around for some gear.
You must be looking for some runners.
Absolutely.
Could you show me some running shoes?
Você poderia me mostrar alguns "running shoes"?
Situation 2
You must be looking for some runners.
How did you know?
It seemed like you were eyeing some sneakers earlier.
Actually, would you be able to show me a few shoes that are fit for outdoor running?
03
You must be looking for some furniture.
Situation 1
Are you looking for anything in particular?
We came in for the sale.
You must be looking for some furniture.
Would we be able to see some bed frames today?
Situation 2
You must be looking for some furniture.
Yes.
We’re renovating our home and need some new additions to the house.
Estamos reformando nossa casa e precisamos de algumas novas adições para o lar.
You must be excited.
What kind of furniture should we look at first?
Que tipo de móveis devemos olhar primeiro?
Can we start with the living room and maybe then we can move to bedroom furnishings?
04
You must be looking at houses around here.
Situation 1
Good morning!
Are you here for the open house?
Você está aqui para a "open house"?
Yes, we are.
You must be looking at houses around here.
We just sold our current home and we’re looking for a new neighborhood to settle down in.
Situation 2
Are you new to the area?
Yes, we want to move here.
You must be looking at houses around here.
I’m actually a real estate broker.
Na verdade, eu sou corretor de imóveis.
Are you? We’d love to ask you a few questions then.
Can we schedule an appointment?
Podemos agendar uma consulta?
05
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
Situation 1
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
Yes, we want to travel to Southeast Asia but thought it would be easier to travel through a package deal.
If you’re unfamiliar with the country then it’s definitely worth your first visit to choose a vacation package.
Could you recommend a few?
Situation 2
Have you thought of any places of interest?
No we haven't.
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
My name is Cole and I can help with any questions you have.
Meu nome é Cole e posso ajudar com qualquer dúvida que você tenha.
Can you show us some all-inclusive promotions?
My wife and I can’t decided where to go during our holiday.
Minha esposa e eu não conseguimos decidir para onde ir durante nossas férias.
Writer's Note
"Must" is often used in a sentence to express obligation, possibility, a conclusion or deduction that something is true. It can be used to strongly give orders or suggest advice. Here are some different usages of "must":
- To register, students must fulfill the criteria to be considered for early admission.
- When baking, you must remember to preheat the oven.
- Is dress code a must?
- Must you make such a mess?
- You must be out of your mind!
- I must ask you not to speak quietly, this is a library.
- You mustn't use that kind of language, especially around your younger brother.
