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espessar
[ɛʃpɛˈsaɾ]
verb
to thicken
1.
to make thicker or denser in consistency
The chef will thicken the sauce by adding cornstarch.
O chef vai espessar o molho adicionando amido de milho.
2.
to become thicker or denser
The plot thickens as the story progresses.
A trama espessa conforme a história progride.
3.
to increase in density or viscosity
The mixture will thicken when heated.
A mistura vai espessar quando aquecida.
Synonyms
engrosar
adensador
densificar
condensar
Antonyms
afinar
diluir
rarefazer
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
espessar
common usage in cooking and general contexts
Portugal
espessar
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
espessar
frequently used in culinary contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
espessar o molho
espessar a trama
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