This is the 12043rd most frequent Portuguese word.
recusei
"Recusei" means "I refused" in English.
In this sentence, 'recusei' (I declined) is used to indicate a voluntary decision to refuse or not accept something offered.
Eu recusei a oferta de trabalho porque não estava alinhada com meus objetivos.
I declined the job offer because it was not aligned with my goals.
Here, 'recusei' (I refused) expresses the act of declining assistance, showing a preference for independent action.
Recusei a ajuda porque queria resolver o problema por conta própria.
I refused the help because I wanted to solve the problem by myself.
In this example, 'recusei' (I declined) is used in a polite context to indicate turning down an invitation respectfully.