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estressa-se

[ɛʃ.tɾɛ.sɐ̃.sə]
verb
gets stressed; stresses oneself
1. Third person singular present indicative of the reflexive verb 'estressar', meaning to become stressed or anxious
She stresses herself out over small things.
Ela se estressa com coisas pequenas.
2. To experience or cause oneself to experience stress or tension
He stresses himself out before exams.
Ele se estressa antes das provas.
NYC Slang
gets all stressed out; freaks out
Synonyms
angustia-sepreocupa-sedesespera-senerve-se
Antonyms
relaxa-seacalma-setranquiliza-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estressa-se
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
estressa-se
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
estressa-se
Standard usage
Portugal
estressa-se
Less common; more formal alternatives preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

estressa-se à toa
não se estressa com nada
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