This is the 1834th most frequent Portuguese word.
perguntar
To ask.
Here, "perguntar" is used to express the act of asking or inquiring about information directly from someone.
Eu vou perguntar ao professor sobre a tarefa.
I will ask the teacher about the homework.
In this sentence, "perguntar" is used to signify the act of seeking permission or clarification before proceeding with an action.
É educado perguntar antes de usar algo que não é seu.
It is polite to ask before using something that is not yours.
"Perguntar" here represents the act of requesting information regarding a location or place from someone.