What is the Portuguese word for "to lean"?

Learn how to say "to lean" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to lean

Portuguese

inclinar-se

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Examples of how to use "to lean" in Portuguese

English
I saw the man lean forward.
Portuguese
Vi o homem se inclinar para frente.
English
I lean in to hear better.
Portuguese
Eu me inclino para ouvir melhor.
English
She leaned over to see the map.
Portuguese
Ela se inclinou para ver o mapa.
English
We were leaning carefully.
Portuguese
Nós nos inclinávamos com cuidado.
English
They will lean during the ceremony.
Portuguese
Eles se inclinarão durante a cerimônia.
English
I would lean if it were necessary.
Portuguese
Eu me inclinaria se fosse necessário.

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I saw the man lean forward.

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