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nestle

[ˈnesəl]
verb
aninhar-se
1. to settle or move into a warm, comfortable position
The cat nestled into the cushions.
O gato se aninhava nas almofadas.
2. to fit snugly or closely against someone or something
She nestled her head on his shoulder.
Ela encostou a cabeça no ombro dele.
3. to be situated in a sheltered or snug position
The village nestles in the valley.
A aldeia fica aninhada no vale.
4. to press gently and affectionately
The baby nestled against its mother.
O bebê se aconchegava contra a mãe.
Synonyms
cuddlesnugglesettlecurl uphuddleembrace
Antonyms
separatedistancewithdrawavoid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aninhar-se, acurrucar-se
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
aninhar-se, acurrucar-se
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
aninhar-se, encurralado
informal variations may occur
Portugal
aninhar-se, enroscar-se
common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

nestle in one's arms
nestle together
nestle down
cozy up
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