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acomoda-se

[a.ko.mo.da-sə]
verb
settles in, accommodates oneself, adjusts
1. to settle oneself in a comfortable position; to arrange oneself
She accommodates herself in the armchair.
Ela acomoda-se na poltrona.
2. to adapt or adjust to a situation or environment
He accommodates himself to the new job quickly.
Ele acomoda-se ao novo emprego rapidamente.
3. to make do with what is available; to accept a compromise
They accommodate themselves to limited resources.
Eles acomodam-se aos recursos limitados.
Synonyms
adapta-seajusta-seinstala-searranja-seconforma-se
Antonyms
desacomoda-serecusa-seresiste-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acomoda-se
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acomoda-se
commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
acomoda-se
standard regional usage
Portugal
acomoda-se
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

acomoda-se à situação
acomoda-se no sofá
acomoda-se com pouco
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