What does folgar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word folgar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use folgar in Portuguese.

The word folgar in Portuguese means loosen, take it easy on, take time off, , tirar folga, brincar, traquinar, folgar, descansar, folgar, brincar, brincar, folgar, folgar, descansar, folgar, descansar, repousar, aliviar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word folgar

loosen

verbo transitivo (roupa (tornar largo, desapertar) (clothing)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

take it easy on

verbo transitivo (dar folga ou descanso a)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

take time off

(ter descanso)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

tirar folga

verbal expression (take leave from work) (tirar folga do trabalho)

(locução verbal: Conjunto de verbo auxiliar (normalmente 'ser', 'estar', 'ter', 'haver') e verbo principal (normalmente no infinitivo, gerúndio ou particípio).)
I'm taking time off to see friends I haven't seen in years. She took time off to vacation in Madrid.

brincar, traquinar

intransitive verb (be playful)

The playful kittens frolicked together in the sun.

folgar, descansar

intransitive verb (be idle) (ficar à toa)

The jobless man lazed on the couch all day.

folgar, brincar

intransitive verb (frolic, make merry)

The friends cavorted and enjoyed each other's company at the party.

brincar, folgar

intransitive verb (frolic, be playful)

folgar, descansar

intransitive verb (lounge, lie idly)

I don't feel like working today; I'm just going to laze.

folgar, descansar, repousar

intransitive verb (UK, slang (lounge or laze around)

aliviar

transitive verb (formal, usually passive (temporarily relieve)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Oliver was glad to be respited from his pain.

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