derretem

[dɛ.ˈrɛ.tẽ]

verb

melt

1. third person plural present indicative of 'derreter' - to melt or liquify due to heat

The ice cubes melt in the warm water.

Os cubos de gelo derretem na água morna.

2. to soften emotionally; to be moved or touched

Their hearts melt when they see the puppy.

Seus corações derretem quando veem o cachorro.

3. to dissolve or disappear gradually

The snow melts in spring.

A neve derrete na primavera.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

derretem

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

derretem

Same form used in European Portuguese

o coração derrete

derrete na boca

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