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acomodar-se

[a.ko.mo.ˈdar.sə]
verb
to settle in, to get comfortable, to make oneself comfortable
1. to position oneself comfortably in a place or seat
She settled herself on the couch with a book.
Ela se acomodou no sofá com um livro.
2. to adapt or adjust oneself to a new situation or environment
The family accommodated themselves to their new home quickly.
A família se acomodou à sua nova casa rapidamente.
3. to be content or satisfied with something, sometimes implying complacency
He became too comfortable and stopped trying to improve.
Ele se acomodou e parou de tentar melhorar.
NYC Slang
get comfy, settle in, chill out
Synonyms
instalar-seestabelecer-seadaptar-sehabituar-secontentar-seajustar-se
Antonyms
desconfortar-seinquietar-seagitar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acomodar-se
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acomodar-se
standard usage, sometimes with colloquial tone
São Paulo
acomodar-se
standard usage, often used in business context meaning 'to settle for'
Portugal
acomodar-se
standard usage, less frequently used than in Brazil; 'instalar-se' more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

acomodar-se na zona de conforto (to settle into one's comfort zone)
acomodar-se com pouco (to settle for little)
não se acomodar (not to settle, to keep striving)
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