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desapega-se

[dɛ.za.pɛ.ɡa.sə]
verb
detaches oneself, lets go, becomes detached
1. Third person singular present reflexive form of 'desapegar' - to stop being attached to something or someone; to let go of an emotional or physical attachment
She finally detaches herself from that toxic relationship.
Ela finalmente desapega-se daquele relacionamento tóxico.
2. To overcome emotional attachment or dependency
He struggles to let go of his childhood memories.
Ele tem dificuldade em desapegar-se de suas memórias de infância.
Synonyms
solta-seliberta-sedesvincula-seafasta-sedespede-se
Antonyms
apega-seagarra-seprende-seata-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desapega-se
Common usage across Brazil
Portugal
desapega-se
Same usage as in Brazil, standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

desapegar-se de algo/alguém
duro de desapegar
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