be enhanced

[/bi ɪnˈhænst/]
verb phrase
ser melhorado, ser aprimorado, ser potencializado
1. to be made better, improved, or more intense in quality or effect
The image quality will be enhanced with the new camera settings.
A qualidade da imagem será melhorada com as novas configurações da câmera.
2. to be increased in value, attractiveness, or effectiveness
Your skills can be enhanced through continuous practice.
Suas habilidades podem ser aprimoradas através da prática contínua.
3. to be augmented or made stronger
The flavor of the dish is enhanced by adding fresh herbs.
O sabor do prato é potencializado pela adição de ervas frescas.
In Brazilian business and technology contexts, 'ser potencializado' is increasingly used to describe enhancement, particularly in digital transformation and product development discussions. In Portugal, 'aperfeiçoado' is preferred in academic and formal writing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be improvedbe strengthenedbe amplifiedbe augmentedbe refined
Antonyms / Antônimos
be diminishedbe weakenedbe reducedbe degraded

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser melhorado, ser aprimorado
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ser potencializado
Common in technical and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser melhorado, ser aumentado
Standard usage in everyday conversation
Portugal
ser melhorado, ser aperfeiçoado
Portuguese preference for 'aperfeiçoado' in formal writing

Related Words

enhancementenhanceimprovedbetterupgrade

Related Idioms & Phrases

be stepped up
be taken to the next level
be brought up to speed
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