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1. Third person singular imperfect indicative of 'esfriar' - to cool down, to lose heat gradually
The coffee esfriava as time passed.
O café esfriava com o passar do tempo.
2. To become cool or cold; to lose warmth
The relationship esfriava between them.
O relacionamento esfriava entre eles.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esfriava
Standard usage in informal and formal contexts
Portugal
arrefecia
More commonly used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
o café esfriava na xícara
o romance esfriava entre eles
a paixão esfriava com o tempo
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