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abrigar-se

[a.bri.ˈɡaɾ.sə]
verb (reflexive)
to shelter oneself, to take shelter, to seek refuge
1. to protect oneself from weather or danger by finding or staying in a sheltered place
They took shelter under the bridge during the storm.
Eles se abrigaram sob a ponte durante a tempestade.
2. to hide or conceal oneself
He sheltered behind the wall to avoid being seen.
Ele se abrigou atrás da parede para não ser visto.
3. to find refuge or protection (figurative)
She sought refuge in her studies during difficult times.
Ela se abrigou nos estudos durante tempos difíceis.
Synonyms
proteger-serefugiar-seresguardar-seacoitar-se
Antonyms
expor-sedescobrir-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abrigar-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abrigar-se
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
abrigar-se
No significant regional variation
Portugal
abrigar-se
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

abrigar-se na sombra
abrigar-se sob o guarda-chuva da lei
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