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fica macio

[FEE-kah mah-see-oh]
verb phrase
becomes soft, turns soft, gets soft
1. to become or turn soft in texture or consistency
The bread becomes soft after a few days.
O pão fica macio depois de alguns dias.
2. to soften emotionally or in attitude
His heart becomes soft when he sees the child.
Seu coração fica macio quando vê a criança.
3. to become gentle or tender
The fabric becomes soft after washing.
O tecido fica macio após a lavagem.
Synonyms
amolecefica moleenternecesuaviza
Antonyms
fica duroendureceenrijece

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fica macio
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fica macio
common colloquial usage
São Paulo
fica macio
standard usage
Portugal
fica macio
equivalent European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

coração macio
vida macia
fica macio com o tempo
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