evita-se

[eh-VEE-tah-seh]

verb

one avoids; it is avoided

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'evitar' in the reflexive form, or impersonal construction meaning 'one avoids' or 'it is avoided'

One avoids making mistakes by paying attention.

Evita-se cometer erros ao prestar atenção.

2. Passive voice construction indicating an action is being avoided or prevented

Conflicts are avoided through dialogue.

Evita-se conflitos através do diálogo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

evita-se

Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

evita-se

Standard usage with same meaning and frequency as Brazil

Formal/Academic

evita-se

Common in written and formal Portuguese contexts

evita-se ao máximo (one avoids at all costs)

evita-se a todo custo (one avoids by any means)

evita-se deliberadamente (one deliberately avoids)

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