What does inclinar-se in Portuguese mean?

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

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Meaning of the word inclinar-se

become inclined, become tilted; stoop, bend

inclinar-se

intransitive verb (lean)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
A mesa estava inclinada e a caneta de Rachel não parava de rolar para fora.
The table was slanting and Rachel's pen kept rolling off it.

inclinar-se

intransitive verb (lean)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
Os girassóis inclinaram-se ao vento.
The sunflowers tilted in the wind.

dobrar-se, inclinar-se

intransitive verb (posture: bend, bow)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
O teto era tão baixo que tive de me dobrar para entrar.
The cellar door was so low I had to stoop to get in.

inclinar-se, dobrar-se

(lean forward)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
James deixou cair a caneta, por isso inclinou-se para pegá-la.
James dropped his pen, so he bent over to pick it up.

inclinar-se

(bend forwards or down)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
Eu tenho de me inclinar para amarrar meus sapatos.
I have to lean over to tie my shoe laces.

inclinar-se

(incline your body)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)

inclinar-se

phrasal verb, intransitive (incline your body: to listen, etc.)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
The little girl was soft-spoken, so Dawn leaned in to hear her better.

curvar-se

intransitive verb (person: lean down)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
Shawna curvou-se para pegar a caneta do chão.
Shawna bent to pick up the pen on the floor.

pender-se, inclinar-se, curvar-se

intransitive verb (flop, droop)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
The sad man looked at the ground as his head lolled forward.

inclinar-se

(bend sideways)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
Em Pisa, há uma famosa torre que se inclina para um lado.
In Pisa, there is a famous tower that leans over to one side.

inclinar-se

(lean over)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
Sam inclinou-se na cerca para tentar alcançar a bola que tinha caído no jardim do vizinho.
Sam bent over the fence to try to reach the ball which had landed in his neighbour's garden.

inclinar-se

transitive verb (be determined about [sth])

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)

inclinar-se

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (figurative (tend towards, prefer) (figurativo)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
Na próxima eleição, ele está inclinado para os democratas.
In the upcoming election, he is leaning towards the Democrats.

inclinar-se

intransitive verb (incline, go up or down)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
A terra inclinava-se levemente para longe da casa.
The land sloped gently away from the house.

inclinar-se

intransitive verb (change direction, slant)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
The corridor skewed to the right a little way into the house.

inclinar-se

intransitive verb (slope)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
The sea bed shelves away as you move further from the shore.

inclinar-se em direção a

(incline body in the direction of) (literal)

(expressão verbal: Expressão usada como verbo. Ex. "se dar bem com"; "ter medo de". Também para elementos compostos mais longos, como expressões idiomáticas e ditados que começam com um verbo.)
My grandmother often leans toward me in order to hear every word that I say.

liberalizar

intransitive verb (become more liberal)

Because of changing social values, the Supreme Court is liberalizing.

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