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conditioning

[/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/]
noun
condicionamento
1. The process of training or accustoming someone or something to accept or expect something
The dog's conditioning made it respond to the bell.
O condicionamento do cão fez com que ele respondesse ao sino.
2. Physical fitness training or preparation
Athletes focus on conditioning to improve their performance.
Os atletas se concentram no condicionamento para melhorar seu desempenho.
3. A state of being dependent on or affected by something
The contract is conditioning on approval from the board.
O contrato está condicionado à aprovação da diretoria.
4. Treatment of hair or skin with conditioning products
Hair conditioning keeps your hair soft and shiny.
O condicionamento do cabelo mantém-o macio e brilhante.
Synonyms
trainingpreparationadaptationadjustment
Antonyms
deconditioning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condicionamento
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
condicionamento
Common in fitness and sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
condicionamento
Used in athletic training discussions
Portugal
condicionamento
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

air conditioning - ar-condicionado
physical conditioning - condicionamento físico
classical conditioning - condicionamento clássico
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