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derivar
[deh-ree-VAR]
verb
to derive; to drift
1.
to obtain or receive from a source
The word derives from Latin.
A palavra deriva do latim.
2.
to originate or stem from
Her confidence derives from years of experience.
Sua confiança deriva de anos de experiência.
3.
to drift off course (nautical)
The ship began to derivar due to strong currents.
O navio começou a derivar devido às correntes fortes.
4.
to divert or redirect
They derived the river to irrigate the fields.
Eles desviaram o rio para irrigar os campos.
Synonyms
originar
proceder
provir
desviar
defluir
Antonyms
manter
fixar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
derivar
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
derivar
no significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
derivar
no significant regional variation
Portugal
derivar
used in both standard and maritime contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
derivar de uma fonte
derivar prazer de algo
deixar derivar
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