entupido
1. blocked or obstructed so that nothing can pass through
The kitchen sink is clogged with food debris.
A pia da cozinha está entupida com restos de comida.
2. congested or crowded with too many things
The highway was clogged with traffic during rush hour.
A rodovia estava congestionada com tráfego na hora de pico.
3. filled or blocked up with accumulated matter
My arteries are clogged according to my doctor.
Minhas artérias estão entupidas, segundo o meu médico.
In Brazil, 'entupido' is commonly used for household plumbing issues, while 'congestionado' is preferred for traffic-related delays in urban areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, 'clogged' is frequently used in health contexts referring to arteries or blood vessels.
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