What does expandir in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word expandir in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use expandir in Portuguese.

The word expandir in Portuguese means expand, spread, expand, expand, expand, open up, , expandir, crescer, expandir, expandir, ampliar, expandir, expandir, expandir, expandir, expandir, aumentar, expandir, expandir-se, crescer. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word expandir

expand

verbo transitivo (inflar, dilatar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

spread

verbo transitivo (difundir, espalhar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

expand

verbo transitivo (fazer crescer, desenvolver)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

expand

verbo transitivo (matemática (desenvolver ) (mathematics)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

expand

verbo pronominal/reflexivo (dilatar-se, desenvolver-se)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

open up

verbo pronominal/reflexivo (abrir-se com alguém) (express feelings)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")

expandir, crescer

intransitive verb (grow, enlarge) (crescer, aumentar)

O fermento faz o pão expandir.

The yeast makes the bread expand.

expandir

intransitive verb (non-physical: grow) (não físico: crescer)

A companhia vem expandindo nos últimos anos.

The company has been expanding the last few years.

expandir

intransitive verb (expand)

ampliar

transitive verb (figurative (expand: an idea) (figurado)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

O agente do violinista está tentando ampliar o apelo da música clássica para uma audiência maior.

The violinist's manager is attempting to broaden the appeal of classical music to a larger audience.

expandir

transitive verb (internet headings: open to reveal text) (internet: abrir texto)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

expandir

transitive verb (cause to expand)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

expandir

intransitive verb (figurative (get larger in scope)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

The possibilities for people to work from home are widening, thanks to new technology.

expandir

intransitive verb (extend)

The forest expanded across the floor of the valley.

expandir

intransitive verb (explain) (explicar)

Can you expand on your earlier comments?

aumentar, expandir

transitive verb (US (expand)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

A cidade expandiu a força policial devido ao aumento da criminalidade.

The city bulked the police force due to increased crime.

expandir-se

phrasal verb, intransitive (figurative (business: expand)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)

A empresa está se expandindo para a o sudeste da Ásia.

The company is branching out to South East Asia.

crescer

intransitive verb (figurative (get wider)

(verto intransitivo: Verbos que não exigem complemento. Ex. "existir", "dormir", etc.)

A distância está crescendo entre ricos e pobres.

The wealth gap is widening between rich and poor.

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