Usages of levantar-se
Eu levanto-me cedo para tomar um duche antes de ir trabalhar.
I get up early to take a shower before going to work.
O senhor levanta-se tarde durante as férias ou acorda cedo para passear?
Do you (sir) get up late during vacation, or do you wake up early to stroll?
Nós levantamo-nos cedo ao fim de semana para aproveitar melhor o dia.
We get up early on weekends to make the most of the day.
O Pedro e a Ana levantam-se ao mesmo tempo, mas ele veste-se mais depressa.
Pedro and Ana get up at the same time, but he dresses faster.
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