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become conscious

[bɪˈkʌm ˈkɒnʃəs]
verb phrase
tomar consciência, ganhar consciência, acordar
1. to regain awareness after being unconscious or asleep
The patient became conscious after the surgery.
O paciente ganhou consciência após a cirurgia.
2. to become aware of something; to realize or notice something
She became conscious of the strange noise in the hallway.
Ela tomou consciência do barulho estranho no corredor.
3. to develop self-awareness or mindfulness
As he meditated, he became conscious of his breathing.
Enquanto meditava, ele ganhou consciência da sua respiração.
NYC Slang
wake up; come to
Synonyms
awakeregain consciousnessrealizebecome awarenotice
Antonyms
lose consciousnessfaintpass outbecome unconscious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ganhar consciência; tomar consciência; acordar
Most common in everyday usage
São Paulo
tomar consciência; ficar consciente
Formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ganhar consciência; acordar
Common colloquial usage
Portugal
ganhar consciência; tomar consciência; acordar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

come to one's senses
regain consciousness
see the light
come around
become mindful of
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