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dilata
[di.ˈla.tɐ]
verb
dilates
1.
Third person singular present indicative of 'dilatar'; causes something to expand or become wider
The pupil dilates in darkness.
A pupila dilata no escuro.
2.
To increase in size, volume, or extent
Heat dilates metals.
O calor dilata os metais.
3.
To extend in time; to prolong or lengthen
The speaker dilates on the subject.
O orador dilata sobre o assunto.
Synonyms
expande
alarga
aumenta
prolonga
estende
Antonyms
contrai
estreita
reduz
encolhe
Regional Variations
General Portuguese
dilata
Standard usage across Portugal and Brazil
Brazil
dilata
Common in medical and scientific contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
dilata-se o coração
dilata o peito
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