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Portuguese
Alternative forms
Etymology
Deverbal from aliviar (“to alleviate”), from Latin alleviāre (“to lighten”).
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈli.vi.u/ , (faster pronunciation) /aˈli.vju/
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈli.vi.u/ , (faster pronunciation) /aˈli.vju/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /aˈli.vi.o/ , (faster pronunciation) /aˈli.vjo/
Noun
alívio m (plural alívios)
- the act of lightening (reducing the burden of)
- Synonyms: aliviação, aliviamento
- relief (removal of stress or discomfort)
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