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esmaga-se

[ɨʃ.ˈma.ɡɐ.sə]
verb
it crushes/one crushes (reflexive/passive voice)
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'esmagar' with reflexive pronoun 'se', expressing a passive or reflexive action of crushing, squashing, or pressing something.
The fruit smashes against the ground.
A fruta esmaga-se contra o chão.
2. To be crushed or squashed; to undergo compression or flattening.
The box gets crushed under the weight.
A caixa esmaga-se sob o peso.
Synonyms
esmagaesmagava-seapertava-secomprime-seesmera-se
Antonyms
expande-seincha-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esmaga-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
esmaga-se
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

esmaga-se a moscardo
esmaga-se sob pressão
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