apagam-se

[ɐ.pɐ.ˈɡɐ̃w̃ sə]

verb

they erase themselves / they turn off / they fade away

1. Third person plural present indicative reflexive form of 'apagar' - to erase, delete, or remove oneself

The lights turn off automatically at night.

As luzes apagam-se automaticamente à noite.

2. To extinguish or go out (of flames, lights)

The candles fade away in the darkness.

As velas apagam-se na escuridão.

3. To disappear or vanish

The memories slowly erase themselves over time.

As memórias apagam-se lentamente com o tempo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apagam-se

Standard usage in both reflexive and non-reflexive contexts

Portugal

apagam-se

Standard usage; may be slightly more formal in written contexts

apagar-se da memória (to fade from memory)

apagar-se do mapa (to disappear completely)

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