bulging

• Descreve algo que se projeta para fora ou que está tão cheio que se sobressai. Pode indicar algo protuberante, inchado ou estufado.

Describes something that swells outward or is filled to the point of protruding.

1. Swelling outwardB1formal

   Curving or protruding outward, often due to pressure or fullness.

   Saliente

   • The bag was bulging with groceries.
   • His bulging muscles showed his dedication to training.
   • The walls were bulging from the pressure of the water.

   Sinônimosconvexprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberantpuffyswellingtumescent

   Antônimosconcavedepressedflathollowsunken

2. Prominent or noticeableB2informal

   Sticking out in a way that is easily seen or noticed.

   Saliente

   • She had a bulging folder full of important documents.
   • The bulging eyes of the fish were a sign of its species.
   • His bulging pockets suggested he was carrying many items.

   Sinônimosjuttingprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberant

   Antônimosflatinconspicuoussubtleunobtrusive

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de inchar, intumescer ou projetar-se para fora, frequentemente devido à pressão interna ou ao preenchimento.

A verb used to indicate the act of swelling, protruding, or sticking out outward, often due to internal pressure or fullness.

1. Swell outwardB1formal

   To stick out or swell from a surface or container.

   Sair para fora

   • His pockets bulged with coins.
   • The bag bulged with groceries.
   • Her eyes bulged in surprise.

   Sinônimosbagballoonbellyjutpouchprojectprotrudestick outswell

   Antônimosflattenrecedesink

2. Increase in size or numberB2formal

   To become larger or more numerous, often temporarily.

   Aumentar

   • The population of the city bulged during the festival.
   • The file size bulged after adding the images.
   • The budget bulged due to unexpected expenses.

   Sinônimosballoonenlargeescalateexpandgrowincreasemushroomsurgeswell

   Antônimoscontractdecreaseshrink

Variantes phrasalbulge out