inchaçava-se
[ĩ.ʃa.ˈsa.vɐ.sə]
verb
it was swelling / was becoming swollen
1. Third person singular imperfect indicative reflexive form of 'inchar' - to swell, to become inflated or enlarged
The balloon was swelling as he pumped air into it.
O balão inchaçava-se enquanto ele bombeava ar nele.
2. To become puffy or bloated (literal or figurative)
His face was swelling up from the allergic reaction.
Seu rosto inchaçava-se pela reação alérgica.
3. To grow in size or volume gradually
The river was swelling due to heavy rains.
O rio inchaçava-se devido às chuvas intensas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
inchar de orgulho - to swell with pride
inchaço do coração - swelling of the heart (figurative: emotional overwhelm)
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