amarrei

[a.ma.ˈrej]

verb

I tied, I fastened, I moored

1. First person singular preterite of 'amarrar' - to tie, bind, or fasten something with rope or cord

I tied the boat to the dock

Amarrei o barco ao cais

2. To secure or attach something firmly

I fastened the cargo with strong ropes

Amarrei a carga com cordas fortes

3. Informal: to commit oneself to a person or situation

I got myself tied down in that relationship

Amarrei-me naquele relacionamento

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

amarrei

standard usage in most Brazilian dialects

Portugal

amarrei

standard usage in European Portuguese

amarrar a chuteira - to retire from a career

amarrar os sapatos - to prepare for action

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