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adelgaça

[a.del.ˈɡa.sə]
verb
makes thin, slims down, thins out
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'adelgaçar' - to make thin or slim; to reduce in thickness or width
The exercise regimen adelgaça the body gradually.
O regime de exercícios adelgaça o corpo gradualmente.
2. To refine or make more slender in appearance
This tailored cut adelgaça the silhouette.
Este corte ajustado adelgaça a silhueta.
Synonyms
emagreceafinaestreitarefina
Antonyms
engordaengrossaalarga

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adelgaça
Standard usage in fashion and fitness contexts
Portugal
adelgaça
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

adelgaça a cintura - slims down the waist
adelgaça as formas - streamlines the shapes/figure
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