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purificar — meaning in English

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English meaning

cleanse verb To make thoroughly clean or free of impurities.
purify verb To remove impurities from something, making it clean or pure.
refine verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.

Senses

purificar is used for these senses in English:

cleanse (transitive) To spiritually purify; to free from guilt or sin; to purge.
purify (transitive) To cleanse, or rid of impurities.
refine (intransitive) To become pure; to be cleared of impure matter.

cleanse — full definition

verb To make thoroughly clean or free of impurities.
verb To rid of something considered undesirable, corrupt, or sinful.

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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

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