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reforma-se

[ʁe.fɔɾ.mɐ.sə]
verb
reforms itself / one reforms / reforms (passive or reflexive construction)
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'reformar' in reflexive form, meaning to undergo reform or transformation
The company reforms itself to stay competitive.
A empresa reforma-se para se manter competitiva.
2. Impersonal construction meaning 'reforms are made' or 'reforms happen'
Reforms are being made in the education system.
Reforma-se o sistema educacional.
3. To restore or renovate (oneself or something, reflexively)
The old building reforms itself with new materials.
O prédio antigo reforma-se com novos materiais.
Synonyms
transforma-semodifica-serenova-serestaura-se
Antonyms
mantém-sepreserva-seestagna-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reforma-se
Standard usage in both written and spoken Portuguese
Portugal
reforma-se
Standard usage, commonly used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

reforma-se a si mesmo
reforma-se o sistema
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