be sedentary

[bi ˈsɛdənteri]

verb phrase

ser sedentário

1. to have a lifestyle characterized by little physical activity or movement

If you be sedentary for too long, it can negatively impact your health.

Se você for sedentário por muito tempo, pode afetar negativamente sua saúde.

2. to remain in one place without moving much

Many office workers be sedentary throughout their workday.

Muitos trabalhadores de escritório são sedentários durante seu dia de trabalho.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser sedentário

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

ser sedentário

common in urban professional contexts

Portugal

ser sedentário

standard European Portuguese usage

lead a sedentary lifestyle

be glued to a chair

be chained to a desk

park oneself

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