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aligeirar — meaning in English

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English meaning

lighten verb To make or become brighter.

Senses

aligeirar is used for these senses in English:

lighten (transitive) To make light or lighter in weight.
lighten (transitive) To make less serious or more cheerful.

lighten — full definition

verb To make or become brighter.
verb To make something less heavy or less burdensome.
verb To become more cheerful, or to make a mood less serious.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

aliviar