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dilatava-se
[di.la.ˈta.vɐ.sə]
verb
was dilating / was expanding (reflexive, imperfect tense)
1.
Third person singular imperfect indicative of the reflexive verb 'dilatar-se', meaning to expand, widen, or enlarge oneself
The metal was dilating in the heat.
O metal dilatava-se ao calor.
2.
To become wider or larger gradually
The pupil was dilating due to the darkness.
A pupila dilatava-se pela escuridão.
Synonyms
expandia-se
alargava-se
ampliava-se
crescia
Antonyms
contraía-se
estreitava-se
diminuía
Regional Variations
General Portuguese
dilatava-se
Standard usage across Portugal and Brazil
Brazil
dilatava-se
Common in scientific and technical contexts
Portugal
dilatava-se
Used in medical and scientific terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
dilatar-se no tempo (to extend over time)
dilatar-se em detalhes (to elaborate on details)
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