criam-se

[kri.ˈɐ̃w̃ sə]

verb

are created/are raised (reflexive/passive form)

1. Third person plural present indicative of 'criar' in reflexive or passive voice; indicates that something is being created, raised, or brought up

Children are raised with love and care in this family.

Criam-se filhos com amor e cuidado nesta família.

2. Something comes into being or is established

New opportunities are created in the market.

Criam-se novas oportunidades no mercado.

3. Animals or livestock are bred or reared

Cattle are raised on this farm.

Criam-se gados nesta fazenda.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

criam-se

Standard usage, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

criam-se

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese in this form

criam-se problemas

criam-se expectativas

criam-se condições

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