This is the 3296th most frequent Portuguese word.
envelhece
"Envelhece" means "ages" or "becomes older."
Here, 'envelhece' refers to the process of aging associated with improvement over time, particularly in the context of wine, showing its maturation.
O vinho melhora conforme envelhece.
The wine improves as it ages.
In this sentence, 'envelhecem' describes the natural process of aging that occurs in humans over time.
As pessoas envelhecem ao longo dos anos.
People age over the years.
'Envelhece' in this context refers to the apparent change in condition, such as becoming worn or developing character, due to environmental influences.