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torna-se macio

[TOR-na-se MA-syo]
verb phrase
becomes soft
1. to turn into a soft or smooth state; to soften
The fabric becomes soft after washing.
O tecido torna-se macio após a lavagem.
2. to lose firmness or rigidity
The bread becomes soft when it ages.
O pão torna-se macio com o tempo.
3. to become gentle or tender in manner or tone
His voice becomes soft when he speaks to children.
Sua voz torna-se macia quando fala com crianças.
Synonyms
amolecesuaviza-sefica maciotorna-se suave
Antonyms
torna-se duroendurecê-setorna-se rígidofica áspero

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torna-se macio
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
torna-se macio
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
torna-se macio
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

torna-se macio como manteiga (becomes as soft as butter)
torna-se macio e sedoso (becomes soft and silky)
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