solidified
[/səˈlɪdɪfaɪd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
solidificado
1. Made solid or having become solid; hardened from a liquid or soft state
The lava solidified into rock after cooling.
A lava se solidificou em rocha após esfriar.
2. Made firm, stable, or permanent; established or confirmed
Their friendship solidified after years of loyalty.
A amizade deles se solidificou após anos de lealdade.
3. United or combined into a cohesive whole
The team's support solidified around their new leader.
O apoio do time se solidificou em torno de seu novo líder.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'solidificado' is primarily used in scientific and formal contexts when discussing physical state changes. For abstract concepts like relationships or agreements becoming firm, both 'solidificado' and 'consolidado' are acceptable, though 'consolidado' is sometimes preferred in business Portuguese.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →