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esmaecer

[ɛʃmaɛˈseɾ]
verb
to fade, to pale, to lose color or brightness
1. to lose color, brightness, or luster; to become pale or dim
The colors of the fabric will esmaecer over time in the sun.
As cores do tecido vão esmaecer com o tempo ao sol.
2. to become less vivid, intense, or memorable
His memories began to esmaecer after many years.
Suas memórias começaram a esmaecer após muitos anos.
3. to lose vigor, strength, or vitality
The patient's health began to esmaecer.
A saúde do paciente começou a esmaecer.
Synonyms
desbotardescolorirempalidecerdesvanecermurchar
Antonyms
avivecerintensificarrealçarcolorir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esmaecer
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
esmaecer
standard usage in Portugal; may also use desbotar

Related Idioms & Phrases

as cores esmaeceram
memória que esmaece
beleza que esmaece
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