reagir

Senses

1. 1.

   to react

   to respond to a stimulus, situation, or action

2. 2.

   to fight back

   to resist or defend oneself against an attack or aggression

3. 3.

   to recover

   to show signs of improvement after illness or difficulty

Examples

• "Ela reagiu bem ao tratamento médico."

  She reacted well to the medical treatment.

• "O paciente não conseguiu reagir durante o assalto."

  The patient wasn't able to fight back during the robbery.

• "Como você reagiria se perdesse seu emprego?"

  How would you react if you lost your job?

Usage

Commonly used with prepositions: "reagir a" (to react to), "reagir contra" (to react against). In medical or health contexts, often means to show improvement or recovery. Can also mean emotional or physical response to situations.