alento

[ɑ.ˈlẽ.tu]

nounmasculinepl: alentos

breath; encouragement

1. The air exhaled from the lungs; breath

He took a deep breath before speaking.

Ele tomou um alento profundo antes de falar.

2. Encouragement; support; motivation

The coach's words gave the team new encouragement.

As palavras do treinador deram um novo alento ao time.

3. A sign of life; vigor; vitality

The patient showed signs of life and vigor.

O paciente mostrou sinais de alento e vitalidade.

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General Brazilian

alento

Standard usage in both meanings

Portugal

alento

Standard usage, more commonly used in literary contexts

dar alento a alguém - to encourage someone

pegar alento - to catch one's breath

tomar alento - to take a breath

novo alento - renewed vigor or encouragement

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