melts (reflexive/passive form)
1. third person singular present indicative of 'derreter' (to melt) with reflexive pronoun; describes something melting or the process of becoming liquid
The ice cream melts in the sun.
O sorvete derrete-se ao sol.
2. figuratively: to weaken emotionally, to be moved or touched by something
She melts when she sees her grandchildren.
Ela derrete-se quando vê seus netos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
derrete-se de fome (starving, literally melting from hunger)
derrete-se de amor (deeply in love, melting from love)
derrete-se de calor (extremely hot, melting from heat)
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