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transpired

[træn'spaɪərd]
verb
ocorreu
1. happened or occurred, especially something not previously known
It transpired that he had been lying the whole time.
Descobriu-se que ele tinha estado mentindo o tempo todo.
2. (botany/biology) to release moisture or vapor through leaves or skin
Plants transpire water through their leaves.
As plantas transpiram água através de suas folhas.
3. to become known or revealed gradually
The truth transpired after weeks of investigation.
A verdade veio à tona após semanas de investigação.
Synonyms
occurredhappenedemergedcame to lightbecame known
Antonyms
concealedhiddensuppressed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocorreu
most common usage for 'happened'
General Brazilian
transpirou
direct translation, used in biological context
Portugal
aconteceu
more common than transpired in European Portuguese
Portugal
transpirou
botanical/biological context

Related Idioms & Phrases

it transpired that
came to light
turned out
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