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suavizando

[swa.vi.ˈzɐ̃.du]
verb
softening, smoothing, easing, alleviating
1. Present participle of 'suavizar': to make smooth, soft, or mild; to reduce harshness or severity
The lotion is softening the skin.
O creme está suavizando a pele.
2. To ease tension or conflict; to make less harsh or aggressive
He is easing the situation with diplomatic words.
Ele está suavizando a situação com palavras diplomáticas.
3. To moderate or temper something intense
The music is softening the atmosphere.
A música está suavizando o ambiente.
Synonyms
amolecendoabrandandoaliviandoatenuandomitigando
Antonyms
endurecendointensificandoagravandopiorando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suavizando
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
suavizando
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
suavizando
Widely used in both spoken and written Portuguese
Portugal
suavizando
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

suavizando as arestas - smoothing things over; resolving conflicts
suavizando o tom - lowering one's tone; speaking more gently
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