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stir

[/stɜːr/]
verb/noun
mexer
1. (verb) to mix a liquid or substance by moving a spoon or other implement round and round in it
Stir the sauce gently.
Mexa o molho delicadamente.
2. (verb) to move slightly or change position
The leaves stirred in the breeze.
As folhas se mexeram com a brisa.
3. (verb) to arouse or evoke a feeling or emotion
The music stirred my emotions.
A música despertou minhas emoções.
4. (noun) a commotion or fuss
His arrival caused quite a stir.
Sua chegada causou bastante alvoroço.
Synonyms
mixagitateblendcommotionfussdisturbance
Antonyms
stillcalmquietimmobilize

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mexer
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mexer
standard regional usage
São Paulo
mexer
standard regional usage
Portugal
mexer/remexer
remexer more common for continuous stirring

Related Idioms & Phrases

stir the pot - to cause trouble or provoke controversy
stir up - to incite or provoke action
create a stir - to cause excitement or controversy
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