educou

[ɛ.du.ˈkou]

verb

educated

1. past tense, third person singular of 'educar' - to teach or bring up someone with instruction and discipline

He educated his children well.

Ele educou bem seus filhos.

2. to train or instruct someone in a particular skill or field of knowledge

She educated herself in music.

Ela se educou em música.

3. to refine or improve someone's manners or taste

The experience educated his palate.

A experiência educou seu paladar.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

educou

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

educou

Standard usage in European Portuguese

educar a ferro e fogo - to educate strictly

educação de pais - parental education

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