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determina-se

[dɛtɛrmiˈna-sə]
verb
it is determined; one determines
1. Third person singular present indicative of determinar in reflexive form, or passive voice construction meaning 'is determined' or 'determines itself'
It is determined that the meeting will be held tomorrow.
Determina-se que a reunião será realizada amanhã.
2. Impersonal construction meaning 'one determines' or 'it is established'
By law, it is determined that all citizens must vote.
Por lei, determina-se que todos os cidadãos devem votar.
3. Reflexive use meaning 'to be determined' or 'to resolve oneself'
She determined herself to succeed no matter the obstacles.
Ela determinou-se a vencer apesar dos obstáculos.
Synonyms
estabelece-sefixa-sedefine-seresolve-sedecide-se
Antonyms
indetermina-seduvida-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determina-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
determina-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

determina-se que
determina-se por
deixa-se determinar
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