retiro
The English word 'retreat' can be translated into Portuguese as retiro.
retiro refers to the act of pulling back or withdrawing.
Meaning: act of pulling back or withdrawing (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the word recolhimento is used to mean a form of retreat within formal or religious contexts.
Did you know?
- The verb retirar from which retiro is derived is also the common word used when asking someone to 'remove' a plate or a piece of furniture from a room.
- The verb retirar comes from the combination of the prefix 're-' and the verb 'tirar', which means 'to take' or 'to remove'.
- In some Portuguese contexts, retiro can be used as a euphemism for retirement from professional life, blending the idea of withdrawing from work with a peaceful retreat.
Examples in context
- Vou participar de um retiro espiritual neste fim de semana.I am going to participate in a spiritual retreat this weekend.
- O trabalho tem sido cansativo, estou pensando em fazer um retiro para recarregar as energias.Work has been exhausting, I am thinking of doing a retreat to recharge.
- Gosto de me refugiar em minha casa de praia para relaxar.I like to retreat to my beach house to relax.
- Ela encontrou refúgio nas montanhas distantes para fugir do estresse da cidade.She found refuge in the distant mountains to escape the stress of the city.
- Às vezes, é necessário fugir da rotina e aproveitar um momento de tranquilidade e introspecção.Sometimes, it's necessary to retreat from the routine and enjoy a moment of tranquility and introspection.
- Gosto de ir a um mosteiro para fazer um recolhimento e me sentir renovado.I like to go to a monastery to retreat and feel renewed.
- Resolvi fazer um retiro no interior para descansar e aproveitar a natureza.I decided to go on a retreat in the countryside to rest and enjoy nature.
Example conversation
Juliana and Felipe are discussing their plans for a relaxing weekend.
- JulianaEu preciso de um retiro para descansar.I need a retreat to rest.
- FelipeUm retiro na montanha seria ótimo, Juliana.A retreat in the mountains would be great, Juliana.
- JulianaVamos procurar um lugar calmo agora?Shall we look for a quiet place now?
- FelipeSim, eu também quero esse retiro.Yes, I want this retreat too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry retiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries retiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
