assenta-se em

[ɐ.sẽ.tɐ.sə ẽ]

verb phrase

is based on; rests on; is founded on

1. to be grounded or founded upon a particular principle, idea, or foundation

The agreement rests on mutual trust.

O acordo assenta-se em confiança mútua.

2. to be situated or located at a specific place

The city assents on a hill overlooking the valley.

A cidade assenta-se numa colina que domina o vale.

3. to be supported or sustained by something

Their relationship is based on honesty.

O seu relacionamento assenta-se na honestidade.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

assenta-se em / baseia-se em

Both forms are commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

assenta-se em / funda-se em

Preferred in formal and literary contexts

São Paulo

baseia-se em

More commonly used in colloquial speech

Rio de Janeiro

assenta-se em

Standard usage across all registers

assenta-se em bases sólidas (rests on solid ground/foundation)

assenta-se em princípios (is based on principles)

assenta-se em factos (is based on facts)

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