Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atenuar
verb
/a.te.nuˈaɾ/
Definition
To lessen the severity or intensity of something.
Examples
- Os médicos tentaram atenuar a dor do paciente com medicamentos.
- A chuva pode atenuar o calor do verão.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘atenuar’ refers to reducing the impact or strength of a situation or feeling, often used in contexts where one seeks to soften or moderate an effect.
Synonyms
- minimizar
- suavizar
- mitigar