noun/adjective/verb (gerund)
desbotamento; desvanecimento; declínio
1. The process of gradually becoming less bright, vivid, or intense in color or light
The fading of the photograph over time was inevitable.
O desbotamento da fotografia com o tempo era inevitável.
2. The act of gradually disappearing or becoming weaker
The fading of her hopes made her sad.
O desvanecimento de suas esperanças a deixou triste.
3. In radio/telecommunications: the fluctuation of signal strength
The fading signal made communication difficult.
O sinal desbotado dificultou a comunicação.
4. Adjective: gradually disappearing; becoming less bright or strong
The fading light of dusk filled the room.
A luz desbotada do crepúsculo preencheu o quarto.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fading away - desaparecendo gradualmente
fading into the background - desaparecendo do fundo
fading fast - desaparecendo rapidamente; enfraquecendo rapidamente
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