abrandar-se
[ɐ.brɐ̃.ˈda.sə]
verb (pronominal)
to soften, to become gentle, to relent
1. to become softer or less hard in texture or consistency
The butter will soften as the temperature increases.
A manteiga vai abrandar-se com o aumento da temperatura.
2. to become less harsh, severe, or stern in manner or attitude
His anger gradually softened when he heard her explanation.
A sua raiva abrandou-se gradualmente quando ouviu a explicação dela.
3. to yield or become more flexible in one's position
The negotiators finally relented and agreed to compromise.
Os negociadores finalmente abrandaram-se e concordaram em fazer um compromisso.
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