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spreads

[/spɛdz/]
verb/noun
espalha/propagação
1. Third person singular present of spread; to extend or distribute over a wide area
The news spreads quickly through social media.
A notícia se espalha rapidamente pelas redes sociais.
2. To open out or unfold something
She spreads her wings and flies away.
Ela abre as asas e voa embora.
3. To apply or distribute a substance thinly over a surface
He spreads butter on the bread.
Ele passa manteiga no pão.
4. Noun: Food preparations for spreading on bread or crackers
The grocery store sells many different spreads.
A loja de alimentos vende muitos tipos de pasta de barrar.
5. Noun: Financial term referring to difference between bid and ask prices
The bid-ask spreads are narrow for this stock.
Os diferenciais de compra-venda são pequenos para esta ação.
Synonyms
distributesextendspropagatesdispersesunfolds
Antonyms
contractsgathersconcentratesretracts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espalha/propaga
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espalha
Colloquial usage
São Paulo
espalha/propagação
Formal and informal usage
Portugal
espalha/propagação
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

spread like wildfire - espalhar como fogo selvagem
spread thin - estar muito ocupado
spread one's wings - alçar voo
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