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brotar

[bɾo.ˈtaɾ]
verb
to sprout, to emerge, to break out
1. to begin to grow or develop, especially of plants
The seeds began to sprout after the rain.
As sementes começaram a brotar após a chuva.
2. to appear or emerge suddenly
Flowers are sprouting all over the garden.
Flores estão brotando por todo o jardim.
3. to flow or gush out, especially of water
A spring broached from the mountain.
Uma fonte brotava da montanha.
4. to originate or arise from something
Doubts began to arise in his mind.
Dúvidas começaram a brotar em sua mente.
Synonyms
germinardesabrocharfloresceremergirsurgirmanar
Antonyms
murcharsecardefinhar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brotar
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
brotar
common in agricultural and botanical contexts
Portugal
brotar
standard usage, also used for springs and water sources

Related Idioms & Phrases

brotar do coração
brotar da terra
fazer brotar
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