piora-te

[pi-ˈɔ-rɐ tə]

verb

get worse; worsen yourself

1. imperative form of 'piorar' with reflexive pronoun 'te'; commands someone to make themselves worse or to deteriorate

Don't piora-te with such negative thoughts.

Não te piores com pensamentos tão negativos.

2. second person singular imperative reflexive form meaning 'worsen yourself' or 'make your situation worse'

Piora-te if you insist on ignoring medical advice.

Piora-te se insistires em ignorar o conselho médico.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

piora-te

Used in imperative form, though reflexive imperatives are less common in Brazilian speech

Portugal

piora-te

Standard reflexive imperative form in European Portuguese

piorar de dia para dia (to worsen day by day)

pioras a situação (you make the situation worse)

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