enxugar

Senses

1. 1.

   to dry, to wipe dry

   to remove moisture or water from something using a towel, cloth, or air

2. 2.

   to dry up, to deplete

   to cause something to become empty or to reduce drastically (finances, resources)

3. 3.

   to wipe away

   to remove tears, sweat, or liquid from one's face or body

Examples

• "Depois do banho, ela enxugou o corpo com uma toalha macia."

  After the shower, she dried her body with a soft towel.

• "Preciso enxugar essas lágrimas e seguir em frente."

  I need to wipe away these tears and move forward.

• "A empresa teve que enxugar os gastos para sobreviver à crise."

  The company had to cut costs drastically to survive the crisis.

Usage

Common collocations include "enxugar as lágrimas" (wipe away tears), "enxugar o suor" (dry sweat), and "enxugar a máquina" (streamline operations/cut costs). In business contexts, "enxugar" often means to reduce staff or expenses. The reflexive "enxugar-se" means to dry oneself off.