desenrolam-se
[dɛ.zẽ.ʁo.ˈlɐ̃ũ̃.sə]
verb
unfold, unroll, develop, happen
1. Third person plural present indicative reflexive form of 'desenrolar' - to unroll or unwind something that is rolled up
The ribbons unroll themselves in the wind.
As fitas desenrolam-se ao vento.
2. Events or situations that develop or unfold naturally
The events unfolded as planned during the ceremony.
Os eventos desenrolam-se conforme planejado durante a cerimônia.
3. To happen or occur, typically used for narratives or sequences of events
The story unfolds over several chapters.
A história desenrola-se ao longo de vários capítulos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desenrolar-se bem - to go well, to work out
desenrolar-se mal - to go badly, to not work out
como as coisas se desenrolam - how things unfold or play out
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