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solidificar-se

[so.li.di.fi.ˈkar.sə]
verb
to solidify, to become solid, to harden
1. to change from a liquid or gas state to a solid state; to become hard or firm
The lava solidified as it cooled.
A lava solidificou-se enquanto esfriava.
2. to become established, firm, or stable; to strengthen one's position or relationship
Their friendship solidified over the years.
A amizade deles solidificou-se ao longo dos anos.
3. to consolidate or make permanent
The agreement solidified their partnership.
O acordo solidificou-se na parceria deles.
Synonyms
enrijecerendurecerconsolidar-sefortalecer-secristalizar-se
Antonyms
liquefazer-sedissolver-sederreter-sedesintegrar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solidificar-se
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
solidificar-se
common in commercial and technical language
Portugal
solidificar-se
standard usage; also used figuratively in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

solidificar-se na memória (to become etched in memory)
solidificar-se como rocha (to become as solid as a rock)
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