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revelar-se

[ʁɛvɛˈlaɾ sə]
verb (pronominal)
to reveal oneself, to turn out to be, to prove to be
1. to become known or visible; to show one's true nature or identity
The truth finally revealed itself after months of investigation.
A verdade finalmente se revelou após meses de investigação.
2. to prove to be or turn out to be (in a particular way)
He revealed himself to be a talented musician.
Ele se revelou ser um músico talentoso.
3. to demonstrate or exhibit a quality or ability
The young athlete revealed herself as a champion.
A jovem atleta se revelou uma campeã.
Synonyms
manifestar-semostrar-sedescobrir-sedesvendar-seaparecer
Antonyms
ocultar-seesconder-sedisfarçar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revelar-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
revelar-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

revelar-se um/uma + [noun]
revelar-se como
revelar-se digno/a de
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