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desforma-se

[dɛʃfɔɾ'mɐ sə]
verb
loses its shape; becomes deformed
1. Third person singular present indicative reflexive form of 'desformar' - to lose shape or form; to become misshapen or deformed
The clay desforms when exposed to extreme heat.
O barro desforma-se quando exposto ao calor extremo.
2. To deteriorate in appearance or structure
The building's facade desforms over time due to weathering.
A fachada do edifício desforma-se com o tempo devido ao intemperismo.
Synonyms
deforma-sedistorce-seempenha-sedesvia-se
Antonyms
forma-semolda-sereformula-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desforma-se
Common usage in technical and formal contexts
Portugal
desforma-se
Standard usage, equally common in both formal and informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

perder a forma
sair do eixo
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