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exaltar-se

[ɛ.zal.ˈtar.sə]
verb (reflexive)
to become exalted; to get excited; to become agitated
1. to become emotionally elevated or excited
She exalted herself when hearing the good news.
Ela se exaltou ao ouvir a boa notícia.
2. to become angry or agitated
Don't exalt yourself over such a trivial matter.
Não se exalte por causa de um assunto tão trivial.
3. to become enthusiastic or passionate
He exalted himself when discussing his favorite topic.
Ele se exaltou ao discutir seu tema favorito.
NYC Slang
get hyped; get heated; lose your cool
Synonyms
entusiasmar-seanimar-seexcitar-seinflamar-seapaixonar-seenfurecer-seagitar-se
Antonyms
acalmar-seserenar-setranquilizar-sedesanimar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exaltar-se
Common in everyday speech; means to get excited or angry
São Paulo
exaltar-se
Standard usage; frequently used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
exaltar-se
Common colloquially; often means to become passionate or heated
Portugal
exaltar-se
Standard European Portuguese; similar usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

exaltar-se com algo - to get excited/worked up about something
exaltar-se de paixão - to become passionate
não se exalte - don't get upset/worked up
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