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serenava-se
[sə-rə-ˈna-və-sə]
verb
became serene/calm (reflexive past imperfect)
1.
Third person singular or plural imperfect indicative form of the reflexive verb 'serenar-se', meaning to become calm, peaceful, or serene
The sea serenava-se after the storm passed.
O mar serenava-se depois que a tempestade passou.
2.
To gradually regain composure or tranquility
She serenava-se as she listened to the music.
Ela serenava-se enquanto ouvia a música.
Synonyms
acalmava-se
tranquilizava-se
pacificava-se
apaziguava-se
Antonyms
agitava-se
perturbava-se
desassossegava-se
inflamava-se
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
serenava-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
serenava-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
serenar-se com o tempo
serenar-se aos poucos
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