carry oneself

[/ˈkæri wʌnˈsɛlf/]

verb phrase

portar-se, comportar-se, mover-se

1. to move, stand, or hold one's body in a particular way; to conduct oneself with a certain demeanor or bearing

She carries herself with great confidence and grace.

Ela se porta com grande confiança e graça.

2. to behave or conduct oneself in a particular manner, especially in terms of dignity, posture, or social demeanor

He carries himself like a true gentleman.

Ele se comporta como um verdadeiro cavalheiro.

3. to present oneself or appear in a specific way to others

Despite her struggles, she carries herself with dignity.

Apesar de suas dificuldades, ela se apresenta com dignidade.

NYC Slang

hold it down, keep it together, represent

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

portar-se, comportar-se

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

se portar, se comportar

Colloquial Brazilian usage

São Paulo

portar-se, andar

Often used with andar (to walk) to emphasize physical bearing

Portugal

portar-se, comportar-se, mover-se

European Portuguese usage, slightly more formal

carry oneself with pride

carry oneself with dignity

carry oneself like royalty

the way one carries oneself

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