retire in Portuguese
retire in Portuguese is aposentar-se, reformar-se, retirar-se — retire means to leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
retire in Portuguese
aposentar-se
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
reformar-se
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
aposentar-se
(intransitive, sports) To stop playing their sport and in competitions a sports player.
retirar-se
What does "retire" mean?
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verb To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
"My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver."
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verb To withdraw, especially to a quieter or more private place.
"The judge retired to her chambers to consider the case."
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verb To go to bed.
"The children were tired, so they retired early after the long journey."
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retire in a sentence
- My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver.
- Many teachers retire early to spend more time with their grandchildren.
- The judge retired to her chambers to consider the case.
- When the noise grew too loud, he retired to the quiet of the library.
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What is "retire" in Portuguese?
"retire" in Portuguese is aposentar-se, reformar-se, retirar-se. retire means: To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
How do you use "retire" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver." In Portuguese, "retire" is aposentar-se, reformar-se, retirar-se.
Are there other ways to say "retire" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "retire": aposentar-se, reformar-se, retirar-se.
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