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comover-se

[kuh-moo-VER-suh]
verb
to be moved, to be touched, to be stirred
1. to experience emotional movement or deep feeling; to be affected emotionally
She was moved by the beautiful song.
Ela se comoveu com a música bonita.
2. to be touched or stirred by something emotionally, often to the point of tears or strong reaction
He was deeply moved by her kindness.
Ele se comoveu profundamente com a gentileza dela.
3. to feel pity, sympathy, or compassion
The audience was moved by the actor's performance.
O público se comoveu com a performance do ator.
Synonyms
emocionar-sesensibilizar-seafetar-setocar o coraçãoimpressionar-se
Antonyms
insensibilizar-seendurecersedesinteressar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comover-se
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
comover-se
standard usage in Portugal
General
emocionar-se
more common alternative in modern usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

comover-se até as lágrimas (to be moved to tears)
comover o coração de alguém (to touch someone's heart)
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