engorda

[eŋ'gɔɾdɐ]

noun/verbfemininepl: engordas

fattening; weight gain

1. The process or period of fattening livestock for market

The engorda of cattle takes several months.

A engorda de gado leva vários meses.

2. Third person singular present indicative of 'engordar' (to fatten, to gain weight)

She engordas quickly during winter.

Ela engorda rapidamente durante o inverno.

3. The act of becoming fat or gaining weight

Excessive engorda can lead to health problems.

A engorda excessiva pode levar a problemas de saúde.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

engorda

Common term for livestock fattening in agriculture

Rio de Janeiro

engorda

Standard usage

São Paulo

engorda

Commonly used in agricultural contexts

Portugal

engorda

Less common; more formal or agricultural usage

período de engorda

fase de engorda

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