Pesquisar
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to dry up
[phrase form: dry]
01
secar, ressacar
to become empty of water or other liquids, often through evaporation
Intransitive
Exemplos
The heat caused the soil in the garden to dry up, making it necessary to water the plants more frequently.
O calor fez com que o solo do jardim secasse, tornando necessário regar as plantas com mais frequência.
02
secar, ressecar
to get smaller and wrinkled due to loss of all one's moisture
Intransitive
Exemplos
Without proper care, the once-lush grapes on the vine will eventually dry up and wither.
Sem os devidos cuidados, as uvas outrora exuberantes na videira acabarão por secar e murchar.
03
secar, ficar sem palavras
to suddenly stop speaking, often due to forgetting or not knowing what to say next
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the interviewee faced tough questions, he dried up and found it challenging to articulate his responses.
À medida que o entrevistado enfrentava perguntas difíceis, ele secou e achou desafiador articular suas respostas.
04
secar, esgotar
to not exist anymore, such as resources, opportunities, etc.
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the project neared completion, funding started to dry up, causing delays in the final stages.
À medida que o projeto se aproximava da conclusão, o financiamento começou a secar, causando atrasos nas etapas finais.
05
secar, desidratar
to make something lose its moisture
Transitive: to dry up sth
Exemplos
The kitchen towels were used to dry up the dishes after they were washed.
Os panos de cozinha foram usados para secar a louça depois de lavada.
06
enxugar, secar
to use a towel to dry dishes after one is done washing them
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to dry up dishes
Exemplos
He preferred to dry up the glasses and cutlery immediately after washing to avoid water spots.
Ele preferia secar os copos e talheres imediatamente após a lavagem para evitar manchas de água.
