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stale
01
dural, envelhecido
(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out on the counter for several days.
The pastry had gone stale in the display case, losing its flakiness and becoming dry.
She found the crackers in the pantry had gone stale, lacking their usual crispness.
Example
The jokes had gotten stale after being told over and over again.
Their conversation topics became stale, lacking the excitement they once had.
The once-thriving show had gone stale after several seasons without change.
2.1
caducado, obsoleto
no longer valid or useful because it has not been acted on in time
03
estagnado, rançoso
(of air, smoke, or water) lacking movement or flow, causing an unpleasant smell or taste
to stale
01
mijar, urinar
to urinate, especially used when referring to an animal, particularly a horse
Example
The horse staled on the trail while the rider took a rest.
The horse staled by the roadside during the ride.
The animal staled by the barn before moving on.
02
envelhecer, empanar
to make something no longer fresh, often due to neglect or lack of use
Transitive
03
envelhecer, secar
to lose freshness and become dry over time
Intransitive
Exemplo
The bread became stale after sitting out on the counter for several days.
The pastry had gone stale in the display case, losing its flakiness and becoming dry.
She found the crackers in the pantry had gone stale, lacking their usual crispness.
The chips were stale and unappealing, having been left exposed to air for too long.
The cookies tasted stale, indicating they had been left uncovered for too long.
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