be able to move freely

[/bi əˈeɪbəl tu ˈmuːv ˈfriːli/]

verb phrase

poder mover-se livremente

1. to have the freedom and ability to move without restrictions or obstacles

After the cast was removed, he was able to move freely again.

Depois que o gesso foi removido, ele conseguiu mover-se livremente novamente.

2. to have unrestricted movement in a particular space or context

The birds need large cages where they can be able to move freely.

Os pássaros precisam de gaiolas grandes onde possam mover-se livremente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

poder se mover livremente

standard usage with reflexive pronoun

Rio de Janeiro

poder se mexer à vontade

colloquial variant using 'mexer' instead of 'mover'

São Paulo

conseguir se locomover livremente

emphasizes locomotion aspect

Portugal

conseguir mover-se livremente

standard European Portuguese with hyphenated reflexive pronoun

have the run of the place

be foot-loose and fancy-free

have free rein

move at will

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