No. 2,977 in Portuguese
retiro
"Retiro" in English means "retreat," often referring to a place or period of seclusion for rest, reflection, or religious purposes.
In a sentence
Eu vou para um retiro espiritual no próximo fim de semana.
I am going to a spiritual retreat next weekend.
Here, 'retiro' refers to a noun meaning a 'spiritual retreat', where individuals go to meditate or reflect.
Após a reunião, retiro minha sugestão para respeitar os demais.
After the meeting, I withdraw my suggestion to respect the others.
In this instance, 'retiro' is the first-person singular present tense of the verb 'retirar', meaning 'to withdraw' or 'to remove'.
Ele leva uma vida tranquila em seu retiro no interior.
He leads a tranquil life in his country retreat.
Here, 'retiro' refers to a noun signifying a 'secluded place or retreat', often associated with peaceful living.
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