decorar

[de-ko-rar]

verb

to decorate; to memorize

1. to adorn or embellish a space with decorative elements

We decorated the house for Christmas.

Decoramos a casa para o Natal.

2. to commit to memory; to learn by heart

She memorized the entire poem.

Ela decorou o poema inteiro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

decorar

Both meanings (to decorate and to memorize) are commonly used

São Paulo

decorar

Standard usage, particularly common in educational contexts for 'memorize'

Portugal

decorar

Primarily means 'to memorize'; 'ornamentar' or 'adornar' preferred for 'to decorate'

decorar uma festa

decorar de memória

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