← Back to Fala2Me

torna-se mole

[TOR-na-se MO-le]
verb phrase
becomes soft; softens; turns soft
1. To change from a hard or firm state to a soft state; to soften
The butter becomes soft when heated.
A manteiga torna-se mole quando aquecida.
2. To become less rigid, stern, or inflexible in character or attitude
His heart torna-se mole when he sees his grandchildren.
Seu coração torna-se mole quando vê seus netos.
3. To become weak or less resistant
The resistance torna-se mole over time.
A resistência torna-se mole com o tempo.
Synonyms
amolecefica moletorna-se suavesuaviza-se
Antonyms
endurecefica durotorna-se rígidotorna-se firme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torna-se mole
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
torna-se mole
Common in both urban and rural areas
Rio de Janeiro
torna-se mole
Standard usage, no significant regional variation
Portugal
torna-se mole
Standard usage; equivalent to European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

coração torna-se mole
torna-se mole de coração
a argila torna-se mole na água
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →