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dirigir-se

[di-ri-ˈʒir-sə]
verb (reflexive)
to head towards, to go towards, to address
1. To move or travel in the direction of a place or person
He headed towards the city center.
Ele se dirigiu ao centro da cidade.
2. To speak to or address someone directly
She addressed her remarks to the audience.
Ela se dirigiu ao público com suas observações.
3. To aim or point one's efforts or attention toward something
The campaign is directed at young voters.
A campanha se dirige aos jovens eleitores.
Synonyms
encaminhar-serumarcaminhar em direção afalar comabordar
Antonyms
afastar-seregressarignorarsilenciar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dirigir-se
Standard usage in informal and formal contexts
São Paulo
dirigir-se
Common in formal contexts; sometimes shortened to 'ir para' in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
dirigir-se
Standard usage; may be replaced colloquially with 'ir pra' or 'ir em direção a'
Portugal
dirigir-se
Standard and formal usage; preferred in both written and spoken Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dirigir-se a palavra a alguém (to address someone, to speak to someone)
dirigir-se com respeito (to address with respect)
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