dissipates

[/ˈdɪsɪpeɪts/]

verb

dissipa

1. to scatter or disperse gradually; to disappear or fade away

The fog dissipates as the sun rises.

O nevoeiro dissipa-se conforme o sol nasce.

2. to waste or squander money, energy, or resources

He dissipates his fortune on luxuries.

Ele dissipa sua fortuna em luxúrias.

3. to scatter or break up into parts

The crowd dissipates after the event.

A multidão dissipa-se após o evento.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dissipa

standard usage

São Paulo

dissipa

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

dissipa

standard usage

Portugal

dissipa-se

more common with reflexive form

dissipate doubts - dissipar dúvidas

dissipate energy - dissipar energia

dissipate one's wealth - dissipar a riqueza de alguém

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