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descomponerse

[des-kom-po-NER-se]
verb
decompor-se
1. to decompose; to break down into constituent parts
The organic matter will decompose over time.
A matéria orgânica vai decompor-se com o tempo.
2. to rot; to decay
The fruit began to decompose in the heat.
A fruta começou a decompor-se no calor.
3. to lose composure; to become discomposed
She descomposed when she heard the news.
Ela descompos-se quando ouviu a notícia.
4. to fall apart; to break down
The system began to decompose due to lack of maintenance.
O sistema começou a descompor-se devido à falta de manutenção.
Synonyms
desintegrarsepodrirsecorrompersedeteriorarsedescomponerse
Antonyms
componerserecomponerseintegrarse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decompor-se
Standard usage for decay or decomposition
Rio de Janeiro
decompor-se
Common in everyday speech and scientific contexts
São Paulo
decompor-se
Standard usage, particularly in formal and technical language
Portugal
decompor-se
Standard Portuguese equivalent; used identically to Spanish

Related Idioms & Phrases

descomponerse de risa (to decompose with laughter; to laugh uncontrollably)
descomponerse el semblante (one's expression becomes discomposed)
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