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desaloca-se

[dɛ.za.lo.ˈka.sə]
verb
dislocates itself / becomes dislocated
1. Third-person singular present indicative reflexive form of 'desalocar' - to become dislocated, to slip out of place
The joint dislocates easily during physical activity.
A articulação desaloca-se facilmente durante atividade física.
2. To remove oneself from a location; to relocate or move away
The family dislocates itself from the city to the countryside.
A família desaloca-se da cidade para o interior.
Synonyms
desloca-sesai do lugarafasta-se
Antonyms
aloca-sefica no lugarpermanece

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desaloca-se
commonly used in medical and everyday contexts
São Paulo
desaloca-se
standard usage
Portugal
desaloja-se / desloca-se
alternative forms more commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

desaloca-se do eixo - goes off track
desaloca-se da realidade - loses touch with reality
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