Shrink in Portuguese
In Portuguese
encolher
Definition
Definition in EnglishTo become smaller, or to make clothes smaller, by washing or drying them too hot.
Definition in PortugueseFicar menor, ou deixar a roupa menor, por lavar ou secar quente demais.
Example sentences
A secadora encolheu meu suéter favorito, agora parece roupa de boneca.
The dryer shrank my favorite sweater — it looks like doll clothes now.
Minha calça jeans encolheu na lavagem ou fui eu que engordei?
Did my jeans shrink in the wash, or have I just put on weight?