deita-te

[DAY-tuh-tuh]

verb (imperative/reflexive)

lie down (informal command to 'you')

1. Second person singular imperative form of 'deitar-se' - to command someone to lie down or recline

Lie down on the bed and rest.

Deita-te na cama e descansa.

2. To position oneself in a horizontal position

Go lie down, you look tired.

Deita-te, pareces cansado.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

deita-te

Same usage; commonly used in informal speech

Portugal

deita-te

Standard usage; characteristic of European Portuguese

deitar-se cedo

deitar-se com galinhas

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