julgarse

Julgar-se is a reflexive Portuguese verb meaning to judge oneself, to deem oneself, or to evaluate one’s own actions, abilities, or character. It can express self-perception or autonomous self-evaluation and is often used to describe how someone views themselves, whether positively, negatively, or neutrally. The reflexive form emphasizes that the subject performs the act of judging on themselves.

Etymology and usage notes: julgar comes from Latin iudicare, and julgar-se arose in Portuguese with the reflexive pronoun se to convey self-directed judgment. It is used in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese, with similar meanings, though regional nuances may affect tone. In addition to personal self-evaluation, the verb can appear in impersonal constructions such as julga-se que, meaning it is believed that, or one judges that, equivalent to a passive or speculative sense.

Conjugation and forms: julgar-se is a regular -ar verb with reflexive pronouns. Present tense examples: eu me julgo, tu te julgas, ele se julga, nós nos julgamos, vocês se julgam, eles se julgam. It can be combined with other verb forms to express past, future, or conditional judgments of oneself, as in ele se julgaria capaz or ela se julgou injustamente. The verb is commonly used with adjectives or nouns to describe self-view, such as se julga inteligente or se julga culpado.

Related terms: autocrítica (self-criticism), autovalor, autoimagem. In discourse, julgar-se often conveys nuances of humility, confidence, or, sometimes, arrogance, depending on context and tone.