adjective/verb (past participle)
dobrado
1. bent or creased so that one part covers another
The folded paper was placed on the table.
O papel dobrado foi colocado na mesa.
2. past tense of fold; to bend something over itself
She folded the laundry carefully.
Ela dobrou a roupa com cuidado.
3. to close or collapse inward
The tent folded up easily for storage.
A tenda se dobrou facilmente para armazenamento.
4. to cease operations or fail (informal)
The business folded after only six months.
O negócio fechou após apenas seis meses.
Related Idioms & Phrases
folded like a cheap suit (to give up easily)
folded hands (position of respect or submission)
folded arms (defensive posture)
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