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cultivar-se

[kul-ti-VAR-se]
verb (reflexive)
to cultivate oneself; to improve oneself; to develop one's mind or skills
1. to develop or improve one's knowledge, skills, or personal qualities through study, practice, or experience
She cultivates herself through reading and learning new languages.
Ela cultiva-se através da leitura e aprendizado de novos idiomas.
2. to engage in self-improvement or personal development
He dedicates time to cultivating himself intellectually and spiritually.
Ele dedica tempo para cultivar-se intelectual e espiritualmente.
3. to refine one's taste, manners, or cultural awareness
Young people should cultivate themselves by visiting museums and theaters.
Jovens devem cultivar-se visitando museus e teatros.
Synonyms
aperfeiçoar-sedesenvolver-seinstruir-seeducar-semelhorar-seformar-se
Antonyms
degradar-sedeteriorar-senegligenciar-seignorar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cultivar-se
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
cultivar-se
standard usage, slightly more formal register
São Paulo
cultivar-se
consistent usage in both formal and casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

cultivar-se na leitura (to cultivate oneself through reading)
cultivar-se intelectualmente (to cultivate oneself intellectually)
cultivar-se culturalmente (to cultivate oneself culturally)
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