diffuse
BrE /dɪˈfjuːz/ AmE /dɪˈfuz/
verb / adjective en → es
past diffused pp diffused ing diffusing
to spread over a wide area or among many people
difundir, extenderse
- sth diffuses through/into sth
Collocations diffuse light · diffuse information
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The smell of the food diffused throughout the house.
El aroma de la comida se extendió por toda la casa.
to spread out or scatter in different directions
dispersar, esparcir
- diffuse sth among/between sb/sth
Collocations diffuse ideas · diffuse a message
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The company diffused its products across the country.
La empresa dispersó sus productos por todo el país.
to make something weaker or less concentrated
disminuir, atenuar
- diffuse sth
Collocations diffuse a sound · diffuse an image
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The thick curtains diffuse the sunlight.
Las cortinas gruesas atenuan la luz del sol.
not clear or definite; not easy to understand
vago, difuso
- a diffuse idea/explanation
Collocations diffuse explanation · diffuse argument
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The article had a very diffuse style.
El artículo tenía un estilo muy vago.