verb (present participle)/noun/adjective
dissolvendo/dissolução
1. The process of a solid substance becoming liquid by being mixed with a liquid
The sugar is dissolving in the hot water.
O açúcar está se dissolvendo na água quente.
2. The process of ending or terminating something formally, such as a partnership, marriage, or organization
The company is dissolving its partnership with the distributor.
A empresa está dissolvendo sua parceria com o distribuidor.
3. The process of gradually disappearing or fading away
The mist is dissolving as the sun rises.
A neblina está se dissolvendo conforme o sol nasce.
4. In government, the termination of a legislative body or parliament
The parliament is dissolving before the general election.
O parlamento está se dissolvendo antes da eleição geral.
In Brazil, 'dissolving' is commonly used in both scientific contexts (chemistry education) and legal/business contexts (company dissolution). The term 'dissolução de sociedade' (dissolution of partnership) is a well-established legal term. In American English, the word frequently appears in phrases like 'dissolving into laughter/tears,' expressing emotional or physical states. In Portuguese, the reflexive form 'dissolver-se' is often preferred, particularly in Portugal.
NYC Slang
breaking up/fading out
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