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wrinkling

[/ˈrɪŋklɪŋ/]
noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
enrugamento, rugas, franzimento
1. The formation of wrinkles or creases on a surface, especially on skin or fabric
The wrinkling of the fabric occurred after washing.
O enrugamento do tecido ocorreu após a lavagem.
2. The process of making or becoming wrinkled
Wrinkling is a natural sign of aging.
O enrugamento é um sinal natural do envelhecimento.
3. Creasing or folding of a surface
The wrinkling of her forehead showed her concern.
O franzimento de sua testa mostrou sua preocupação.
Synonyms
creasingfoldingcrinklingshriveling
Antonyms
smoothingstraighteningflattening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enrugamento
Most common usage for skin and general surfaces
General Brazilian
rugas
Used when referring to the wrinkles themselves rather than the process
Portugal
enrugamento
Standard Portuguese term
Portugal
pregas
Sometimes used for fabric wrinkling

Related Idioms & Phrases

iron out the wrinkles - resolver os problemas
wrinkle in time - problema imprevisto
wrinkle-free - sem rugas, sem problemas
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