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aprimorar-se

[a.pri.mo.ˈrar.sə]
verb
to improve oneself, to perfect oneself
1. to make oneself better or more skilled through practice and effort
She worked hard to improve her English skills.
Ela se esforçou para aprimorar seus conhecimentos de inglês.
2. to refine or enhance one's abilities or qualities
The athlete continues to perfect his technique.
O atleta continua a aprimorar-se em sua técnica.
3. to develop or advance oneself professionally or personally
He decided to improve himself by taking online courses.
Ele decidiu aprimorar-se fazendo cursos online.
NYC Slang
level up, step up your game
Synonyms
melhorar-seaperfeiçoar-sedesenvolver-seevoluirprogredircapacitar-se
Antonyms
piorar-sedegradar-seretrocederdeclinardeteriorar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprimorar-se
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
aprimorar-se
standard usage, equivalent to European Portuguese
São Paulo
melhorar-se
more frequently used alternative in informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

aprimorar-se continuamente
aprimorar-se ao máximo
aprimorar-se profissionalmente
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