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to sweeten
01
adoçar, dulcificar
to make something taste sweeter
Transitive: to sweeten food or drinks
Exemplos
Sweetening the strawberries with powdered sugar enhances their natural sweetness in desserts.
Adoçar os morangos com açúcar em pó realça a sua doçura natural em sobremesas.
02
adoçar, tornar mais agradável
to make something acceptable or pleasant
Transitive: to sweeten a situation
Exemplos
To sweeten the waiting time, the airline offered free snacks and drinks to the passengers.
Para adoçar o tempo de espera, a companhia aérea ofereceu lanches e bebidas gratuitas aos passageiros.
03
adoçar, seduzir
to attempt to persuade someone to do what one wants by promising them something or giving something to them
Transitive: to sweeten sb
Exemplos
They tried to sweeten their boss by offering to help him with his presentation in exchange for a favor.
Eles tentaram adoçar o chefe oferecendo-se para ajudá-lo com sua apresentação em troca de um favor.
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