amplificar

Senses

1. 1.

   to amplify

   to increase the volume or strength of a sound or signal

2. 2.

   to magnify, to enlarge

   to make something greater in size, scope, or importance

3. 3.

   to exaggerate

   to overstate or intensify beyond normal proportions

Examples

• "O microfone amplifica a voz do cantor para que todos possam ouvir."

  The microphone amplifies the singer's voice so everyone can hear.

• "As redes sociais podem amplificar tanto notícias verdadeiras quanto falsas."

  Social media can amplify both true and false news.

• "Não é preciso amplificar o problema - já é sério o suficiente."

  There's no need to exaggerate the problem - it's already serious enough.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used in technical contexts (audio, electronics) and figurative contexts (social issues, emotions). Common collocations: amplificar o som (amplify the sound), amplificar a voz (amplify the voice), amplificar o alcance (extend the reach).