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informar-se

[ĩ.foɾ.ˈmaɾ.sə]
verb
to inform oneself, to find out, to get information
1. to seek or obtain information about something; to educate oneself on a subject
I need to inform myself about the new policies before the meeting.
Preciso informar-me sobre as novas políticas antes da reunião.
2. to stay informed or updated about current events or news
She always informs herself by reading the newspaper daily.
Ela sempre se informa lendo o jornal diariamente.
3. to inquire or ask for information
He went to the office to inform himself about the application process.
Ele foi ao escritório para se informar sobre o processo de candidatura.
Synonyms
inteirar-sedocumentar-seinstruir-seaveriguarinquirir
Antonyms
desinformar-sedesconhecer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
informar-se
standard usage, very common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
informar-se
standard usage, frequently used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
informar-se
standard usage with same frequency as other regions
Portugal
informar-se
standard usage, equivalent to 'inteirar-se' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

informar-se bem
informar-se melhor
informar-se por completo
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