condensar

[kõ.dẽ.saɾ]

verb

to condense

1. to reduce in volume or density; to compress or make more compact

The steam condenses into water droplets on the cold surface.

O vapor se condensa em gotículas de água na superfície fria.

2. to summarize or express in fewer words; to abridge

The author condensed the long novel into a shorter version.

O autor condensou o romance longo em uma versão mais curta.

3. to concentrate or intensify

The essence was condensed to enhance its flavor.

A essência foi condensada para realçar seu sabor.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

condensar

standard usage across all contexts

São Paulo

condensar

common in formal and technical language

Rio de Janeiro

condensar

standard usage, sometimes replaced with 'resumir' colloquially

Portugal

condensar

formal and technical contexts; 'concentrar' may be preferred colloquially

condensar ideias - to condense ideas

condensar um texto - to condense a text

se condensa - it condenses

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