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esmera-se

[ɛʃ.mɛ.ˈɾa.sɨ]
verb (reflexive pronoun form, 3rd person singular present)
takes great care; strives; endeavors; takes pains
1. to make great effort or take great care in doing something; to strive hard; to be diligent
She takes great care with her studies.
Ela esmera-se nos seus estudos.
2. to apply oneself with dedication and attention to detail
He endeavors to perfect his craft.
Ele esmera-se em aperfeiçoar seu ofício.
Synonyms
esforça-seempenha-sededica-seaplica-secapricha-seesmera
Antonyms
negligencia-sedescuida-seabandona-seamesquinha-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
esmera-se
Standard usage, common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
esmera-se
Standard usage, more frequently used in formal written Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

esmera-se em detalhes
esmera-se no trabalho
esmera-se para conseguir
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