verb (pronominal/reflexive)
to spread; to scatter; to disperse
1. to spread out in different directions; to become dispersed
The crowd spread out across the square.
A multidão espalhou-se pela praça.
2. to disseminate or circulate widely (information, news, etc.)
The rumor spread quickly throughout the city.
A notícia espalhou-se rapidamente pela cidade.
3. to scatter or distribute over an area
The seeds spread across the garden.
As sementes espalham-se pelo jardim.
Related Idioms & Phrases
espalhar-se como fogo em palha - to spread like wildfire
espalhar-se pelos quatro cantos - to spread to all corners
espalhar-se como óleo em água - to spread like oil on water
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