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fades

[/feɪdz/]
verb
desvanece, desaparece, empalidece
1. becomes less bright or intense in color
The photograph fades in the sunlight.
A fotografia desvanece à luz do sol.
2. gradually disappears or becomes less noticeable
The sound fades into silence.
O som desaparece no silêncio.
3. loses strength or vigor; becomes weaker
His confidence fades as he grows older.
Sua confiança desaparece conforme envelhece.
4. in sports, cuts at an angle (especially in golf or American football)
He fades the ball to the right.
Ele curva a bola para a direita.
Synonyms
disappearsvanishesweakensdiminishespales
Antonyms
appearsbrightensintensifiesstrengthensemerges

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desvanece, desaparece, empalidece
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
desvanece, esvai, desaparece
similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fade away - desaparecer gradualmente
fade out - desvanecimento gradual (cinema/áudio)
fade into the background - desaparecer para o fundo
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