amolecer

[ah-moh-leh-SEHR]

verb

to soften

1. to make soft or softer; to reduce hardness

The heat will soften the wax.

O calor vai amolecer a cera.

2. to make less rigid or severe; to mitigate

Time amoleceu his heart towards his enemies.

O tempo amoleceu seu coração para com seus inimigos.

3. to weaken or diminish

The constant criticism amoleceu their resolve.

A crítica constante amoleceu sua determinação.

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General Brazilian

amolecer

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

amolecer

standard usage; sometimes amoleceu for past tense

Angola

amolecer

common in formal and informal contexts

amolecer o coração - to soften one's heart

amolecer a pele - to soften the skin

amolecer a posição - to soften one's stance

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