Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mirrar-se
verb
/miˈʁaʁ si/
Definition
A Portuguese reflexive verb meaning to shrivel, to fade away, or to wither.
Examples
- As plantas começaram a mirrar-se durante o verão quente.
- Com a falta de água, os pés de alface começaram a mirrar-se.
- Ele parecia estar a mirrar-se após semanas de estresse intenso.
Meaning
To become smaller, drier, or less healthy, often used to describe things like plants, but can also refer to people losing vitality or energy.
Synonyms
- murchar
- definhar
- deteriorar