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compõe-se
[kõ-pˈõj-sə]
verb
is composed of; consists of
1.
Third person singular present indicative reflexive form of 'compor' - to be made up of or constituted by
The committee composes itself of five members.
A comissão compõe-se de cinco membros.
2.
To be comprised of; to be constituted by different elements or parts
Water composes itself of hydrogen and oxygen.
A água compõe-se de hidrogênio e oxigênio.
3.
To contain as constituent parts
The orchestra composes itself of strings, woodwinds, and brass.
A orquestra compõe-se de cordas, madeiras e metais.
Synonyms
constitui-se
forma-se
é composto de
consiste em
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
compõe-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
compõe-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
compõe-se de
compõe-se por
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