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curva-se

[KUR-vah-suh]
verb
bends, curves (reflexive form of curvar)
1. to bend or curve oneself; to assume a curved position
She bends over to pick up the child.
Ela curva-se para pegar a criança.
2. to yield or submit (figuratively)
He bends to pressure from his colleagues.
Ele curva-se à pressão de seus colegas.
3. to bow or stoop respectfully
The servant bows before the king.
O servo curva-se diante do rei.
Synonyms
dobra-seinclina-sesubmete-serende-se
Antonyms
endireita-selevanta-seresiste

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curva-se
standard usage, commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
curva-se
standard usage
São Paulo
curva-se
standard usage
Portugal
curva-se
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

curvar-se sob o peso - to bend under the weight
curvar-se diante de - to bow before, to yield to
não se curva - doesn't bend/won't give in
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