dilate in Portuguese
dilate in Portuguese is dilatar, expandir — dilate means to become or make wider, larger, or more open.
dilate in Portuguese
dilatar
(transitive) To enlarge; to make bigger.
expandir
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
What does "dilate" mean?
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verb To become or make wider, larger, or more open.
"Her pupils dilated in the dark room."
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verb (formal) To speak or write about something at length.
"He dilated on the subject for nearly an hour."
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dilate in a sentence
- Her pupils dilated in the dark room.
- Doctors use drops to dilate the eyes before an exam.
- He dilated on the subject for nearly an hour.
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What is "dilate" in Portuguese?
"dilate" in Portuguese is dilatar, expandir. dilate means: To become or make wider, larger, or more open.
How do you use "dilate" in a sentence?
Example: "Her pupils dilated in the dark room." In Portuguese, "dilate" is dilatar, expandir.
Are there other ways to say "dilate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "dilate": dilatar, expandir.
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