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encolhido

[ẽ.ko.ʎi.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: encolhidos
shrunken, shrunk, shriveled, withdrawn, timid
1. Made smaller in size, typically due to washing, drying, or contraction
The shirt became encolhido after washing in hot water.
A camiseta ficou encolhida após lavar em água quente.
2. Physically or emotionally withdrawn, timid, or cowering
He sat encolhido in the corner, afraid to speak.
Ele ficou encolhido no canto, com medo de falar.
3. Curled up or contracted in posture
The child slept encolhido under the blanket.
A criança dormiu encolhida sob o cobertor.
Synonyms
diminuídocontraídoacuadotímidoretraídomurcho
Antonyms
expandidoalongadoesticadoconfiantedesinibido

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encolhido
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
encolhido
Common in both urban and rural contexts
Portugal
encolhido
Same usage as Brazil, though may use 'encarquilhado' for fabric shrinkage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar encolhido de frio - to curl up from cold
encolhido de medo - cowering in fear
roupa encolhida - shrunken clothing
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