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espalhar

[ɛʃpɐˈʎaɾ]
verb
to spread
1. to distribute or scatter over an area or surface
She spread the blanket on the grass.
Ela espalhou o cobertor na grama.
2. to disseminate or propagate information, news, or rumors
The news spread quickly through the city.
A notícia se espalhou rapidamente pela cidade.
3. to extend or stretch out
The bird spread its wings.
O pássaro espalhou suas asas.
4. to cause something to cover a wider area
Spread the paint evenly on the wall.
Espalhe a tinta uniformemente na parede.
Synonyms
dispersardisseminarexpandirestenderpropagardistribuiresticar
Antonyms
juntarreunirconcentraraglutinarenrolar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espalhar
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espalhar
standard usage
São Paulo
espalhar
standard usage
Portugal
espalhar
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

espalhar a notícia - to spread the news
espalhar-se como pólvora - to spread like wildfire
espalhar boatos - to spread rumors
espalhar a palavra - to spread the word
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