tecer

[tə-ˈser]

verb

to weave

1. to interlace threads or fibers on a loom to create fabric

She learned to weave traditional tapestries.

Ela aprendeu a tecer tapeçarias tradicionais.

2. to create or construct something by combining elements

The author weaves multiple narratives throughout the novel.

O autor tece múltiplas narrativas ao longo do romance.

3. to spin or fabricate (a story, lie, etc.)

He wove an elaborate tale to explain his absence.

Ele teceu uma história elaborada para explicar sua ausência.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tecer

standard usage for weaving and figurative meanings

Portugal

tecer

standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

tecer elogios - to heap praise upon

tecer críticas - to make criticisms

tecer uma teia - to weave a web (figurative)

tecer intrigas - to weave intrigue/plots

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