percolate

US /ˈpɝː.kəl.eɪt/
UK /ˈpɝː.kəl.eɪt/
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1.

percolar, filtrar

of a liquid or gas) filter gradually through a porous surface or substance

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Water began to percolate through the soil.
A água começou a percolar através do solo.
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The smell of coffee percolated through the house.
O cheiro de café percolou pela casa.
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percolar, espalhar-se

of an idea, feeling, or rumor) spread gradually through an area or group of people

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The news began to percolate through the community.
A notícia começou a percolar pela comunidade.
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New ideas often percolate up from the grassroots.
Novas ideias frequentemente percolam da base.
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3.

percolar café, fazer café

prepare (coffee) in a percolator

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She likes to percolate her coffee slowly for a rich flavor.
Ela gosta de percolar o café lentamente para um sabor rico.
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The old coffee maker still percolates a decent cup.
A velha cafeteira ainda percola uma xícara decente.