to alter, to change, to modify
1. to make different in some way; to change or modify something
The new law will alter the way we do business.
A nova lei vai alterar a forma como fazemos negócios.
2. to disturb or upset someone's emotional state
The news altered her mood considerably.
A notícia alterou seu humor consideravelmente.
3. to change the essential nature or composition of something
Don't alter the recipe; it's perfect as written.
Não altere a receita; está perfeita como está escrita.
4. to forge or falsify documents
It is illegal to alter official documents.
É ilegal alterar documentos oficiais.
Related Idioms & Phrases
alterar o rumo - to change direction or course
alterar a voz - to change one's tone of voice
sem alterar a compostura - without losing one's composure
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