bronzear

Senses

1. 1.

   to tan, to get a tan

   To darken one's skin through sun exposure

2. 2.

   to bronze

   To coat or treat with bronze

Examples

• "Vou para a praia bronzear no fim de semana."

  I'm going to the beach to tan this weekend.

• "Ela gosta de bronzear na piscina durante o verão."

  She likes to tan by the pool during summer.

• "Cuidado para não se bronzear demais e queimar a pele."

  Be careful not to tan too much and burn your skin.

Usage

Very common in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in beach culture. Often used reflexively as "bronzear-se" or simply "bronzear". The related noun is "bronzeado" (tan/tanned). Don't confuse with "queimar" (to burn).