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acorda-se

[ə-ˈkɔɾ-də-sə]
verb
one wakes up, it is agreed
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'acordar' in reflexive form, meaning to wake up or to regain consciousness
One wakes up early in the morning.
Acorda-se cedo pela manhã.
2. Impersonal use: it is agreed upon, an agreement is reached
It is agreed that the meeting will be postponed.
Acorda-se que a reunião será adiada.
Synonyms
desperta-selevanta-seconcorda-secombina-se
Antonyms
dorme-sediscorda-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acorda-se
Standard usage in both meanings
São Paulo
acorda-se
Common usage, interchangeable with 'desperta-se'
Portugal
acorda-se
Standard usage, more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

acorda-se para a realidade (wake up to reality)
acorda-se de um sonho (wake up from a dream)
acorda-se com um susto (wake up with a fright)
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