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alisa-se

[ə-ˈli-zə-sə]
verb
smooths itself, becomes smooth, smooths out
1. third person singular present tense of 'alisar' in reflexive form; to smooth oneself or to become smooth
The fabric smooths out when ironed.
O tecido alisa-se quando é passado a ferro.
2. used to describe hair becoming smooth or straight
Her hair smooths out with the straightener.
O cabelo dela alisa-se com o alisador.
3. surfaces or materials becoming level or even
The wrinkles smooth out over time.
As rugas alisa-se com o tempo.
Synonyms
suaviza-seendireita-seaplaina-se
Antonyms
enruga-seamassa-seondula-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alisa-se
Standard form commonly used for hair straightening and smoothing fabrics
São Paulo
alisa-se
Common in urban contexts, especially in beauty and fashion terminology
Portugal
alisa-se
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

o cabelo alisa-se naturalmente
a situação alisa-se com o tempo
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