torna-se rígido
[TOR-na-se HI-ji-du]
verb phrase
becomes rigid, stiffens, hardens
1. To become stiff, hard, or inflexible; to lose flexibility or elasticity
The muscle tightens and becomes rigid after intense exercise.
O músculo aperta e torna-se rígido após exercício intenso.
2. To assume a fixed or unbending position, physically or metaphorically
His expression becomes rigid when he hears bad news.
Sua expressão torna-se rígida quando ele ouve más notícias.
3. To harden or solidify, especially in reference to liquids or substances
The glue becomes rigid as it dries.
A cola torna-se rígida conforme seca.
Related Idioms & Phrases
torna-se rígido de medo (becomes rigid with fear)
músculos tornam-se rígidos (muscles become rigid/stiff)
torna-se rígido como uma estátua (becomes rigid like a statue)
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