digestive
[/dɪˈdʒɛstɪv/ or /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/]
adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun in Portuguese)pl: N/A (adjective); digestivos (noun in Portuguese)
digestivo
1. relating to or promoting digestion of food
The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients.
O sistema digestivo decompõe os alimentos em nutrientes.
2. a substance or medicine that aids digestion
She takes a digestive biscuit after meals to help with digestion.
Ela come um biscoito digestivo após as refeições para ajudar a digestão.
3. relating to the organs and processes involved in eating and digesting food
Digestive problems can be caused by stress or poor diet.
Problemas digestivos podem ser causados por estresse ou má alimentação.
In Brazil, digestive biscuits (biscoitos digestivos) are popular snacks commonly consumed after meals or with coffee. In Portugal and some Latin countries, 'digestivo' also refers to an after-dinner alcoholic drink believed to aid digestion. The term is widely used in health and wellness contexts across both Brazilian and American English.
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