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amassa-se

[ɐ.ˈma.sɐ.sə]
verb
one kneads, one crushes, one crumples (reflexive/passive form)
1. third person singular present indicative of 'amassar' in reflexive/passive voice; to be kneaded, crushed, or crumpled
The dough is kneaded until it becomes smooth.
A massa amassa-se até ficar lisa.
2. to knead oneself; to become crumpled or wrinkled
The fabric crumples easily when it gets wet.
O tecido amassa-se facilmente quando molhado.
3. impersonal construction; to crush or squeeze something
The grapes are crushed to make wine.
As uvas amassam-se para fazer vinho.
Synonyms
esmaga-secomprime-seenruga-sedeforma-se
Antonyms
alisa-seestende-sedesdobra-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amassa-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
amassa-se
Common in culinary and textile contexts
Portugal
amassa-se
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

amassa-se na multidão (to get crushed in the crowd)
amassa-se o barro (to knead the clay)
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