descolorir
1. to change or spoil the colour of something; to cause to lose colour or become stained
The sun will discolour the fabric if left exposed for too long.
O sol vai descolorir o tecido se ficar exposto por muito tempo.
2. to become discoloured; to lose original colour
The white paint began to discolour after years of weathering.
A tinta branca começou a descolorir após anos de intempéries.
3. to tarnish or sully the reputation of someone or something
The scandal did much to discolour his name.
O escândalo muito prejudicou sua reputação.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'descolorir' is the standard verb used in both everyday speech and formal contexts. In Portugal, the variant 'decolorir' may also be used. The word is commonly used in domestic contexts when discussing clothing care and maintenance, as well as in more formal contexts regarding reputation or honor.
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