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tomba-se

[ˈtõ.bɐ̃-sə]
verb
it tumbles/falls/tips over (reflexive form)
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'tombar' with reflexive pronoun; to fall, tumble, or tip over
The vase tumbles off the table.
O vaso tomba-se da mesa.
2. To collapse or fall down (of a person or structure)
He falls to the ground.
Ele tomba-se no chão.
3. To be overturned or capsized
The boat tips over in the storm.
O barco tomba-se na tempestade.
Synonyms
cai-sedesaba-sevira-secapota-se
Antonyms
levanta-seergue-seestabiliza-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomba-se
Common usage in informal speech
Portugal
tomba-se
Used similarly but less frequently than 'cai-se'
São Paulo
tomba-se
Standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

tombar de boca
tombar para trás
tombar na gargalhada
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