endurecer

[ẽ.du.re.ˈser]

verb

to harden, to stiffen

1. to make or become hard or harder in texture or consistency

The concrete will harden after a few hours.

O concreto vai endurecer após algumas horas.

2. to make or become more severe, strict, or stern

The government hardened its stance on immigration.

O governo endureceu sua posição sobre imigração.

3. to become emotionally hardened or less compassionate

His heart hardened after years of disappointment.

Seu coração endureceu após anos de decepção.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

endurecer

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

endurecer

common in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

endurecer

standard European Portuguese usage

endurecer o coração - to harden one's heart

endurecer a posição - to take a harder stance

endurecer as medidas - to tighten measures

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