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congelam
[kõ.ʒe.ˈlɐ̃w]
verb
they freeze; they congeal
1.
Third person plural present indicative of congelar: to freeze or turn into ice
The waters congelam during winter.
As águas congelam durante o inverno.
2.
To become solid or stiff due to cold
The pipes congelam when temperatures drop below zero.
Os canos congelam quando as temperaturas caem abaixo de zero.
Synonyms
solidificam
enrijecem
cristalizam
Antonyms
descongelam
derretem
liquefazem
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
congelam
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
congelam
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
congelam de medo (they freeze from fear)
congelam na hora (they freeze on the spot)
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