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inclinar-se

[ĩ.kli.ˈnaɾ.sə]
verb
to lean, to bend, to incline
1. to bend or lean one's body forward or to the side
She leaned forward to listen better.
Ela se inclinou para frente para ouvir melhor.
2. to show respect or deference by bowing
The musician bowed to the audience.
O músico se inclinou para a plateia.
3. to have a tendency or preference towards something
He tends to lean towards conservative politics.
Ele se inclina para a política conservadora.
4. to be disposed or willing to do something
I am inclined to agree with your proposal.
Eu me inclino a concordar com sua proposta.
Synonyms
curvar-sedobrar-severgar-setenderpender
Antonyms
endireitar-selevantar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inclinar-se
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
inclinar-se
standard usage
São Paulo
inclinar-se
standard usage
Portugal
inclinar-se
standard usage, may use 'curvar-se' more frequently in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

inclinar-se a acreditar
inclinar-se para o lado
estar inclinado a fazer algo
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