dilatei

[di.la.ˈtɛj]

verb

I dilated / I expanded

1. First person singular preterite indicative of 'dilatar' - to make wider, larger, or more spacious

I dilated my pupils to see better in the dark.

Dilatei as pupilas para ver melhor no escuro.

2. To extend in time; to prolong or lengthen

I expanded on the topic during my presentation.

Dilatei sobre o tópico durante minha apresentação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dilatei

Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

dilatei

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

dilatar o assunto

dilatar a conversa

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