The Portuguese verb "Desaveludar" is a reflexive verb that can be translated to English as "to become less velvety" or "to lose velvetiness." It is used to describe the process or action where something that was once smooth, soft, or velvety in texture changes and loses those characteristics. This verb captures a specific transformation, often relating to tangible items but can also metaphorically apply to concepts or conditions that lose their initial softness or appeal. The term "Desaveludar" is derived from the word "veludo," which means "velvet" in Portuguese, emphasizing the loss of a velvet-like quality.