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dissolvem-se

[di.sɔɫ'vẽj̃ sə]
verb
they dissolve (reflexive form)
1. Third person plural present indicative reflexive form of 'dissolver' - to break down or cause to disappear in a liquid; to melt or liquefy
The sugar dissolves in water.
O açúcar dissolvem-se na água.
2. To terminate or end (an organization, partnership, or assembly)
The partnerships dissolve due to disagreements.
As parcerias dissolvem-se por desacordos.
3. To fade away or vanish gradually
The mist dissolves in the morning sun.
A névoa dissolvem-se sob o sol da manhã.
Synonyms
desfazem-sederretem-seesvanecem-sedesaparecem
Antonyms
formam-sesolidificam-seconcentram-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dissolvem-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
dissolvem-se
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dissolver-se em lágrimas - to dissolve into tears
dissolver-se em risos - to dissolve into laughter
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