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aflora-se

[a.flo.ˈra.sə]
verb
comes to the surface, emerges, appears
1. Third person singular present reflexive form of 'aflorar' - to rise to the surface or become visible
The truth finally surfaces in the investigation.
A verdade aflora-se finalmente na investigação.
2. To become apparent or manifest; to emerge emotionally or psychologically
His anxiety surfaces whenever he speaks in public.
Sua ansiedade aflora-se sempre que ele fala em público.
3. Geological context: a rock formation or mineral deposit becomes exposed
Ancient fossils aflora-se due to erosion.
Fósseis antigos aflora-se devido à erosão.
Synonyms
emergeaparecemanifesta-sesurgetransparece
Antonyms
submergeoculta-sedesaparece

Regional Variations

General Portuguese
aflora-se
Standard usage across Portugal and Brazil
Brazil
aflora-se
Commonly used in literary and formal contexts
Portugal
aflora-se
Standard formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

aflora-se à superfície
aflora-se a verdade
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