become sluggish
[/bɪˈkʌm ˈslʌɡɪʃ/]
verb phrase
ficar lento, tornar-se preguiçoso, desacelerar
1. to become slow in movement, action, or response; to lose energy or momentum
The economy began to become sluggish after the recession.
A economia começou a ficar lenta após a recessão.
2. to move or function in a slow, heavy manner
The computer started to become sluggish after installing too many programs.
O computador começou a ficar lento depois de instalar muitos programas.
3. to feel physically or mentally slow and lacking energy
After the heavy meal, I began to become sluggish and tired.
Depois da refeição pesada, comecei a ficar preguiçoso e cansado.
In Brazil, the expression 'ficar lento' is commonly used in both formal contexts (business, technology) and informal speech. The phrase is frequently applied to economy, systems, and people's energy levels, reflecting the importance of efficiency in Brazilian business culture. In the USA, 'become sluggish' is often used metaphorically for economic conditions and system performance, reflecting tech-savvy language.
NYC Slang
slow down, lose steam, get lazy
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