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cobre-se

[KOH-bruh-suh]
verb
cover yourself
1. Imperative or reflexive form of 'cobrir' - to cover oneself with clothing, blankets, or other material
Cover yourself with a blanket, it's cold outside.
Cobre-se com um cobertor, está frio lá fora.
2. To protect oneself or take precautions
Cover yourself legally before signing the contract.
Cobre-se legalmente antes de assinar o contrato.
3. To hide or conceal oneself
Cover yourself behind the wall.
Cobre-se atrás da parede.
Synonyms
cubra-setape-seesconda-seproteja-se
Antonyms
descubra-seexponha-serevele-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobre-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
cobre-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cobre-se as costas - cover your back
cobre-se bem - wrap up well
cobre-se de gloria - cover oneself in glory
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