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desanimar-se

[dɛ.za.ni.ˈmaɾ.sə]
verb
to become discouraged, to lose heart, to become disheartened
1. to lose enthusiasm, courage, or hope
He became discouraged after failing the exam.
Ele se desanimou depois de reprovar no exame.
2. to lose motivation or interest in something
She didn't want to give up, but she was beginning to lose heart.
Ela não queria desistir, mas estava começando a se desanimar.
NYC Slang
to lose steam, to get bummed out, to give up hope
Synonyms
descoraçoar-sedesesperar-seabater-sedeprimir-semurchardesencorajar-se
Antonyms
animar-seencorajar-seentusiasmar-sealegrar-seinspirar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desanimar-se
standard usage, very common in spoken and written Portuguese
São Paulo
desanimar-se
standard usage, frequently used in everyday conversation
Rio de Janeiro
desanimar-se
standard usage, sometimes replaced with 'abater-se' in casual speech
Portugal
desanimar-se
standard usage, equivalent in European Portuguese with same meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

desanimar-se com facilidade
não se desanimar frente às dificuldades
desanimar-se pela falta de apoio
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