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educar-se

[ɛ.du.ˈkaɾ.sə]
verb (reflexive)
to educate oneself, to be educated
1. to acquire knowledge, skills, or cultural refinement through study or experience
She educated herself by reading extensively.
Ela educou-se lendo extensivamente.
2. to develop good manners, behavior, or moral values
Children educate themselves through social interaction.
As crianças educam-se através da interação social.
3. to undergo formal education or schooling
He educated himself at university.
Ele educou-se na universidade.
Synonyms
instruir-seformar-secultivar-seaprimorar-sedesenvolver-se
Antonyms
ignorar-sedescuidar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
educar-se
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
educar-se
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
educar-se
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

educar-se nos bons costumes
educar-se para a vida
educar-se intelectualmente
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