desvalorizar
[desh-vah-lo-ri-ZAR]
verb
to devalue, to depreciate, to undervalue
1. to reduce or lower the value of something
The accident will desvalorizar the car's market value.
O acidente vai desvalorizar o valor de mercado do carro.
2. to diminish the worth or importance of something or someone
His comments desvalorizar her professional achievements.
Seus comentários desvalorizam suas realizações profissionais.
3. to cause a currency to lose value
The economic crisis will desvalorizar the national currency.
A crise econômica vai desvalorizar a moeda nacional.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desvalorizar alguém perante outros - to diminish someone's reputation in front of others
desvalorizar o trabalho - to undervalue someone's work
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