evaporar

Senses

1. 1.

   to evaporate

   to change from liquid to vapor/gas through heating or natural processes

2. 2.

   to evaporate, to vanish

   to disappear suddenly or completely (figurative)

3. 3.

   to evaporate

   to dissipate or fade away (of feelings, hopes, money, etc.)

Examples

• "A água evapora rapidamente sob o sol forte."

  Water evaporates quickly under the strong sun.

• "Meu dinheiro evaporou depois das compras de Natal."

  My money evaporated after the Christmas shopping.

• "O suspeito evaporou antes da polícia chegar."

  The suspect vanished before the police arrived.

Usage

Common in both literal (physical/chemical process) and figurative contexts. Often used with liquids in literal sense, and with abstract nouns (dinheiro, esperança, medo) in figurative sense. Can be used reflexively as "evaporar-se" especially in formal writing.