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refugiar-se

[ʁe.fu.ʒi.ˈaɾ.sə]
verb
to take refuge, to seek shelter
1. to seek protection or safety in a place, away from danger or harm
The family took refuge in the basement during the storm.
A família se refugiou no porão durante a tempestade.
2. to withdraw or isolate oneself from a situation or person
He refuged himself in his work to escape his problems.
Ele se refugiou no trabalho para escapar de seus problemas.
3. to find solace or comfort in something
She took refuge in music during difficult times.
Ela se refugiou na música durante momentos difíceis.
Synonyms
abrigar-seproteger-seesconder-seasilo
Antonyms
expor-serevelar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
refugiar-se
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
refugiar-se
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
refugiar-se
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

refugiar-se em um canto
refugiar-se nas sombras
refugiar-se do mundo
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