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fragilizava-se

[fra.gi.li.ZA.va-sə]
verb
was becoming fragile, was weakening (reflexive past imperfect)
1. Third person singular past imperfect of 'fragilizar-se' - to become fragile, weak, or vulnerable; indicating a continuous or repeated action in the past
The structure was becoming fragile due to constant exposure to moisture.
A estrutura fragilizava-se devido à exposição constante à umidade.
2. To lose strength, stability, or resistance gradually in the past
Her health was weakening as the illness progressed.
Sua saúde fragilizava-se conforme a doença avançava.
Synonyms
enfraquecia-sedebilitava-sevulnerabilizava-sedeteriorava-se
Antonyms
fortalecia-serobustecia-seconsolidava-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fragilizava-se
Standard usage in informal and formal contexts
Portugal
fragilizava-se
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fragilizar-se com o tempo
fragilizar-se ante as dificuldades
fragilizar-se pela falta de apoio
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