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curvem-se

[kur-VEM-suh]
verb
bend (imperative subjunctive form with reflexive pronoun)
1. Third person plural subjunctive or second person plural imperative of 'curvar-se' (to bend, to curve, to bow)
Let them bend their knees in respect.
Que se curvem os joelhos em respeito.
2. Command or wish for multiple people to bend or curve themselves
Bend yourselves forward to see better.
Curvem-se para a frente para ver melhor.
Synonyms
dobrem-seinclinem-searqueiem-se
Antonyms
endireitem-seesticarem-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curvem-se
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
curvem-se
Standard usage, common in formal Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

curvar-se perante alguém (to bow to someone, to yield to someone)
curvar a espinha (to break one's back, to work hard)
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