nega-se

[nɛ'ga sə]

verb

denies (third person singular present reflexive/passive)

1. Third person singular present tense of 'negar' (to deny) in reflexive or passive voice construction

One denies the facts

Nega-se os fatos

2. It is denied; one refuses or declines something

Access is denied at the entrance

Nega-se acesso à entrada

3. Impersonal construction expressing negation or refusal

It cannot be denied that he is guilty

Não se pode negar que ele é culpado

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

nega-se

standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

nega-se

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

nega-se

common in both spoken and written Portuguese

nega-se a realidade (reality is denied)

nega-se acesso (access is denied)

não se pode negar (one cannot deny)

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