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prevalecer
[pre-va-le-SER]
verb
to prevail
1.
to be more powerful or superior; to win or triumph
The truth will eventually prevail over lies.
A verdade acabará por prevalecer sobre as mentiras.
2.
to be widespread or commonly accepted
This custom prevails in many European countries.
Este costume prevalece em muitos países europeus.
3.
to exist or persist in a particular state or condition
Chaos prevailed after the announcement.
O caos prevaleceu após o anúncio.
Synonyms
triunfar
vencer
predominar
impor-se
sobressair
Antonyms
fracassar
ceder
perder
submeter-se
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prevalecer
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prevalecer
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
prevalecer
No significant regional variation
Portugal
prevalecer
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
prevalecer sobre
fazer prevalecer
deixar prevalecer
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