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resides in

[rɪˈzaɪdz ɪn]
verb phrase
reside em; habita em; mora em
1. to live or dwell in a particular place
She resides in São Paulo.
Ela reside em São Paulo.
2. to be inherent or present in something
The power resides in the people.
O poder reside no povo.
3. to exist or be found within
The problem resides in the system.
O problema reside no sistema.
Synonyms
lives indwells ininhabitsstays inlodges in
Antonyms
leavesdeparts fromvacates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mora em; reside em
Most common usage in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
mora em; fica em
Colloquial: 'fica em' is more informal
São Paulo
reside em; mora em
Formal and informal usage equally common
Portugal
reside em; habita em
More formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

resides in the heart of
resides within
the truth resides in
where power resides
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