diffuse
[dɪˈfjuːz (verb) / dɪˈfjuːs (adjective)]
verb/adjective
difundir/dispersar (verb); difuso/espalhado (adjective)
1. (verb) To spread out or distribute over a wide area or among many people
The company will diffuse the new technology throughout the organization.
A empresa irá difundir a nova tecnologia por toda a organização.
2. (verb) To make something known widely; to disseminate
Social media helps diffuse information rapidly.
As redes sociais ajudam a difundir informações rapidamente.
3. (adjective) Spread out over a large area; not concentrated
The light in the room was diffuse and soft.
A luz na sala era difusa e suave.
4. (adjective) Not clearly focused or defined; vague
His writing style is somewhat diffuse and hard to follow.
Seu estilo de escrita é um tanto difuso e difícil de acompanhar.
5. (verb) To reduce the intensity of something by dispersing it
The filter diffuses the harsh sunlight.
O filtro dispersa a luz solar intensa.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'difundir' is commonly used in media, technology, and business contexts. The verb form is frequently used in news broadcasts and official communications. The adjective 'difuso' is often used in artistic and literary contexts to describe unclear or soft visual qualities, reflecting the language's appreciation for nuanced descriptions.
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