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declarar-se

[de.kla.ˈrar-sə]
verb
to declare oneself; to confess one's love; to break out
1. to make a declaration of one's feelings, especially romantic love
He decided to declare himself to her after years of waiting.
Ele decidiu declarar-se para ela após anos de espera.
2. to state one's position or allegiance publicly
The country declared itself neutral in the conflict.
O país declarou-se neutro no conflito.
3. to break out or begin suddenly (used with conditions or situations)
A fire declared itself in the basement.
Um incêndio declarou-se no porão.
4. to confess or admit something about oneself
She declared herself to be an artist.
Ela declarou-se artista.
NYC Slang
confess your feelings; come clean
Synonyms
confessar-serevelar-semanifestar-seavocarproclamar-se
Antonyms
calar-seocultar-seesconder-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declarar-se
commonly used in romantic contexts; widespread usage
São Paulo
declarar-se
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
declarar-se
standard usage; often heard in informal speech
Portugal
declarar-se
standard usage; formal and literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

declarar-se apaixonado(a)
declarar-se em greve
declarar-se culpado(a)
declarar-se vencido(a)
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