pick up on

US /pɪk ʌp ɑːn/
UK /pɪk ʌp ɑːn/
"pick up on" picture
1.

perceber, notar

to notice or become aware of something

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She was quick to pick up on his nervousness.
Ela foi rápida em perceber o nervosismo dele.
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Did you pick up on any strange vibes from the new neighbor?
Você percebeu alguma vibração estranha do novo vizinho?
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noticedetectdiscernperceivesense
2.

entender, assimilar

to understand something after it has been explained or demonstrated

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It took him a while to pick up on the new software.
Demorou um pouco para ele pegar o jeito do novo software.
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The students quickly picked up on the new grammar rules.
Os alunos rapidamente assimilaram as novas regras gramaticais.
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understandgrasplearncomprehendassimilate
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