emerge

[/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/]

verb

emergir

1. to come out or appear from a place where you were hidden or not visible

The sun emerged from behind the clouds.

O sol emergiu de trás das nuvens.

2. to become known or apparent; to come to light

New facts emerged during the investigation.

Novos fatos emergiram durante a investigação.

3. to develop or evolve, especially from a difficult situation

The company emerged stronger after the crisis.

A empresa emergiu mais forte após a crise.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

emergir

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

emergir

standard usage, may use 'sair' in informal contexts

São Paulo

emergir

standard usage, common in business/formal contexts

Portugal

emergir

standard usage, occasionally 'aparecer' in informal speech

emerge victorious

emerge from the shadows

emerge unscathed

emerge onto the scene

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