Recorrer a você
Turn to you
Language note: 'Recorrer' means 'to resort to' or 'to turn to' for help.
Culture note: Seeking help from others is an integral part of community values in Brazil.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Recorrer
[heh-korr-EHR]
appeal
Make a serious or urgent request.
Tive que recorrer ao conselho do amigo.
I had to appeal to a friend's advice.
a
[ah]
to
Indicates direction towards something.
Preciso ir a um lugar seguro.
I need to go to a safe place.
você
[voh-SEH]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to.
Falei com você ontem.
I talked to you yesterday.
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