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be trained
[/biː ˈtreɪnd/]
verb phrase
ser treinado/a
1.
to receive instruction or practice in a skill or profession
She is being trained as a nurse.
Ela está sendo treinada como enfermeira.
2.
to be taught to behave or perform in a particular way
The dog is being trained to obey commands.
O cão está sendo treinado para obedecer comandos.
3.
to undergo a program of physical exercise and instruction
The athletes are being trained for the competition.
Os atletas estão sendo treinados para a competição.
Synonyms
be instructed
be taught
be coached
undergo training
be prepared
Antonyms
be untrained
lack training
be inexperienced
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser treinado/a
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ser treinado/a
common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
ser treinado/a
standard Portuguese usage; also 'receber treino'
Related Idioms & Phrases
trained to the bone
well-trained
trained from the ground up
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