Recline in Portuguese
In Portuguese
recostar-se
Definition
Definition in EnglishTo lean back into a resting position with one's upper body supported by a seat.
Definition in PortugueseInclinar o corpo para trás até ficar numa posição de descanso, com o tronco apoiado no assento.
Example sentences
O pai tava recostado na poltrona quando a campainha tocou, e demorou uma vida pra levantar.
Dad was reclining in his chair when the doorbell rang, and it took him ages to get up.
Me deixa me recostar nessa cadeira um minuto; minhas costas tão doendo.
Let me recline in this chair for a minute; my back's aching.
Meu assento reclinável não quer reclinar, mesmo com a alavanca pressionada.
My reclining seat won't recline, even with the lever held down.