look down

language: pt

definitions

  1. To direct one's eyes or gaze toward a lower position or the ground.
    pt: olhar para baixo
  2. To regard someone or something as inferior, unworthy, or of lower status (often used with 'on' or 'upon').
    pt: desprezar

examples

  1. He stood on the balcony and looked down at the street below.

    Ele parou na varanda e olhou para a rua abaixo.

  2. They envy her income and lifestyle, yet they look down upon her profession.

    Eles invejam sua renda e estilo de vida, mas desprezam sua profissão.