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amolece-se

[a-mo-le-se-se]
verb
softens (oneself), becomes soft, weakens
1. To become soft or softer in texture or consistency
The butter softens in the sun.
A manteiga amolece-se ao sol.
2. To become weak, tender, or emotionally fragile
His heart softens when he sees the child.
Seu coração amolece-se quando vê a criança.
3. To lose firmness or resistance; to yield
The stone softens over time with water erosion.
A pedra amolece-se com o tempo pela erosão da água.
Synonyms
enternece-sesuaviza-setorna-se molecedefraqueja-se
Antonyms
endurece-sesolidifica-sefortalece-seenrijece-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amolece-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
amolece-se
Standard usage, also used figuratively for emotional softening
Rio de Janeiro
amolece
Colloquial usage, sometimes drops reflexive pronoun
São Paulo
amolece-se
Standard formal usage in business and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

amolece-se o coração (one's heart softens)
amolece-se na mão (to become soft/tender in one's hands)
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