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emagreceu

[e.ma.gre.ˈsew]
verb
lost weight, became thin, slimmed down
1. third person singular preterite indicative of 'emagrecer' - to lose weight or become thinner
She lost weight after following a strict diet.
Ela emagreceu após seguir uma dieta rigorosa.
2. to reduce in body mass or size
He slimmed down significantly over the summer.
Ele emagreceu significativamente durante o verão.
NYC Slang
dropped weight, trimmed down
Synonyms
adelgaçouperdeu pesoficou magroreduziu peso
Antonyms
engordouganhou pesoaumentou de peso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emagreceu
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
emagreceu
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

emagrecer de desgosto - to lose weight from sorrow or stress
emagrecer à mingau - to waste away gradually
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