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descompõe-se

[dɛʃkõˈpoʃ sə]
verb
decomposes; breaks down; disintegrates
1. Third person singular present indicative form of 'descompor' (to decompose, to break down into component parts)
The organic matter decomposes naturally in the soil.
A matéria orgânica descompõe-se naturalmente no solo.
2. To lose composure; to become upset or agitated
She decomposed when she heard the bad news.
Ela descompõe-se quando ouve notícias ruins.
3. To separate into constituent elements or parts
The chemical compound decomposes into simpler substances.
O composto químico descompõe-se em substâncias mais simples.
Synonyms
deteriora-sedecompõedesintegra-seapodreça-searruína-se
Antonyms
compõe-seagrupa-seforma-sesintetiza-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descompõe-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
descompõe-se
Standard usage; may also imply 'becomes emotionally distraught'
Rio de Janeiro
descompõe-se
Common in both literal and figurative contexts
Portugal
descompõe-se
Standard usage; formal and technical contexts preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

descompõe-se em lágrimas (breaks down in tears)
descompõe-se de riso (breaks down laughing)
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