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estagnante

[ɨʃtɐɡˈnɐ̃tə]
adjectivemasculine/femininepl: estagnantes
stagnant
1. Not flowing or moving; still or motionless (referring to water or liquids)
The stagnant water in the pond was full of algae.
A água estagnante da lagoa estava cheia de algas.
2. Lacking growth, progress, or development; inactive or sluggish
The economy has been stagnant for the past two years.
A economia tem estado estagnante nos últimos dois anos.
3. Dull, tedious, or lacking vitality
The conversation became stagnant and boring.
A conversa ficou estagnante e entediante.
Synonyms
paradoimóvelinerteestáticomortoletárgicoadormecido
Antonyms
dinâmicofluenteativomovimentadoprogressistavivoanimado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estagnante
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
estagnante
Common in business and economic contexts
Portugal
estagnante
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

água estagnante
mercado estagnante
economia estagnante
estar estagnante
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