definir

Senses

1. 1.

   to define

   to state or describe the exact nature or meaning of something

2. 2.

   to determine, to establish

   to decide or settle something; to set parameters or limits

3. 3.

   to choose, to decide on

   to make a choice or decision about something

Examples

• "É difícil definir o que é felicidade."

  It's hard to define what happiness is.

• "Precisamos definir uma data para a reunião."

  We need to set a date for the meeting.

• "Ela ainda não definiu qual faculdade vai escolher."

  She still hasn't decided which college she's going to choose.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with abstract concepts (definir conceitos, definir objetivos). The reflexive form "definir-se" means "to make up one's mind" or "to declare oneself." Frequently collocates with words like "claramente" (clearly), "bem" (well), and "precisamente" (precisely).