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become lighter
[bɪˈkʌm ˈlaɪtər]
verb phrase
ficar mais leve
1.
to reduce in weight or heaviness
The package became lighter after removing some items.
O pacote ficou mais leve depois de remover alguns itens.
2.
to become less dark in color or appearance
The sky became lighter as dawn approached.
O céu ficou mais claro conforme o amanhecer se aproximava.
3.
to become less heavy in mood or emotional burden
Her heart became lighter after sharing her worries.
Seu coração ficou mais leve depois de compartilhar suas preocupações.
Synonyms
grow lighter
get lighter
lighten
reduce in weight
brighten
Antonyms
become heavier
grow darker
darken
weigh down
increase in weight
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ficar mais leve
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar mais leve
standard usage
São Paulo
ficar mais leve
standard usage
Portugal
tornar-se mais leve
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
a weight off one's shoulders
feel lighter
lighten the load
shed weight
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