resguardar-se

[ʁɛʃ.ɡu.aɾ.ˈda.sɨ]

verb (pronominal)

to protect oneself, to guard oneself, to shield oneself

1. to take precautions or protective measures against something

She resguarded herself against the cold with a warm coat.

Ela se resguardou contra o frio com um casaco quente.

2. to refrain from doing something; to abstain

The doctor advised him to resguard himself from strenuous activities.

O médico aconselhou-o a se resguardar de atividades extenuantes.

3. to preserve one's health or well-being

During winter, people resguard themselves by staying indoors.

Durante o inverno, as pessoas se resguardam ficando em casa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

resguardar-se

commonly used in medical and general contexts

Portugal

resguardar-se

used similarly, often in formal or medical discourse

resguardar-se de perigos - to guard oneself from dangers

resguardar-se do frio - to protect oneself from the cold

resguardar-se de influências negativas - to shield oneself from negative influences

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