This is the 10218th most frequent Portuguese word.
envelhecer
To grow old or age.
'Envelhecer' in this context implies the idea of aging gracefully or maintaining health and appearance as one grows older.
É importante cuidar da pele para envelhecer bem.
It's important to take care of your skin to age well.
Here, 'envelhecer' is used in its literal sense meaning 'to grow older' or 'to age' as an inevitability of time.
Com o passar dos anos, todos nós vamos envelhecer.
As the years go by, we will all age.
In this sentence, 'envelhecem' refers to the process of refinement and maturation, commonly used for wine and other similar products.