Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deitar
verb
day-tar
Definition
To lay down or to put down (something or someone) in a resting position.
Examples
- Eu vou deitar no sofá. (I am going to lie down on the sofa.)
- Ela deitou o livro na mesa. (She laid the book on the table.)
- Os bebês costumam deitar em seus berços. (Babies usually lie in their cribs.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘deitar’ is commonly used to describe the action of reclining or lying down, whether it’s a person lying on a bed or an object being positioned flat.
Synonyms
- Colocar
- Deitar-se
- Reclinar