brisk walk

[/brɪsk wɔːk/]
nounpl: brisk walks
caminhada rápida
1. a fast-paced walk, typically at a speed of 3-4 mph (5-6 km/h), faster than normal walking but slower than running, often done for exercise or fitness
She takes a brisk walk every morning to stay healthy.
Ela faz uma caminhada rápida todas as manhãs para manter-se saudável.
2. a quick, energetic walk done with purpose or in a hurry
He set off at a brisk walk to catch his bus.
Ele saiu numa caminhada rápida para pegar seu ônibus.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the 'brisk walk' is commonly recommended by health professionals as an accessible form of aerobic exercise. In Brazil, it's increasingly popular as an informal health activity, especially in urban parks and neighborhoods. Americans often refer to it as 'power walking' or simply part of their fitness routine. The activity reflects contemporary health consciousness in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fast walkquick walkvigorous walkpower walk
Antonyms / Antônimos
slow walkleisurely walkstrollsaunter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
caminhada rápida
most common translation; widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caminhada ligeira
alternative expression used in casual speech
São Paulo
caminhada acelerada
emphasizes the accelerated pace
Portugal
caminhada a bom passo
Portuguese prefers 'a bom passo' (at a good pace) to describe brisk walking

Related Words

walkingexercisefitnesspacegaithikingjogging

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a brisk pace
a brisk constitutional
take a constitutional
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