Pick up on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

PIK-UHP-AHN

UK

pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn

PIK-UP-ON

Definição

To notice or become aware of something, especially something that is not immediately obvious. Often used for understanding hints, feelings, or subtle details.

Uso & Nuances

Mainly informal and conversational. Often followed by an object ('pick up on a vibe', 'pick up on sarcasm'). Used for catching subtle information, hints, negative feelings. Don't confuse with 'pick up' (to physically lift or collect).

• Spanish: notar - darse cuenta de - captar
• Portuguese (BR): perceber - notar - entender (indireta)
• Portuguese (PT): aperceber-se de - perceber - captar
• Chinese (Simplified): 察觉到 - 注意到 - 领会到
• Chinese (Traditional): 察覺到 - 注意到 - 領會到
• Hindi: समझ लेना - पकड़ लेना - नोटिस करना
• Arabic: يلتقط (إشارة/ملاحظة) - ينتبه إلى - يفهم ضمناً
• Bengali: টের পাওয়া - বুঝতে পারা
• Russian: заметить - уловить - понять (намеки, детали)
• Japanese: 気づく - 察知する
• Vietnamese: nhận ra - để ý đến
• Korean: 감지하다 - 눈치채다
• Turkish: fark etmek - anlamak (ima, ayrıntı)
• Urdu: سمجھنا - محسوس کرنا
• Indonesian: menyadari - menangkap (isyarat, nuansa)

Frases de Exemplo

Did you pick up on what the teacher said about tomorrow's test?

basic

She didn't pick up on his joke.

basic

Children quickly pick up on changes at home.

basic

I didn't pick up on the sarcasm in his voice until later.

natural

People often pick up on your mood even if you don't say anything.

natural

Did you pick up on that hint she dropped at dinner?

natural