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formar-se

[for-MAR-se]
verb (reflexive)
to graduate; to be formed; to qualify
1. to complete a course of study or professional training; to obtain a degree or diploma
She graduated from medical school last year.
Ela se formou em medicina no ano passado.
2. to be formed, shaped, or developed
The clouds are forming in the sky.
As nuvens estão se formando no céu.
3. to establish oneself professionally; to qualify in a field
He wants to qualify as an engineer.
Ele quer se formar como engenheiro.
Synonyms
qualificar-sediplomarsegraduar-seinstruir-se
Antonyms
desistirabandonardeixar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
formar-se
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
formar-se
Standard usage
São Paulo
formar-se
Standard usage
Portugal
formar-se
Less common; Portuguese prefer 'licenciar-se' or 'graduar-se' for academic completion

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar em formação
formação profissional
em fase de formação
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