fadiga

[fɐˈdiɡɐ]

nounfemininepl: fadigas

fatigue

1. Physical or mental exhaustion resulting from effort or exertion

After the long journey, he felt overwhelming fatigue.

Após a longa jornada, ele sentiu uma fadiga avassaladora.

2. Weariness or lack of energy

She complained of constant fatigue and lethargy.

Ela reclamava de fadiga constante e letargia.

3. In materials science, the weakening of material due to repeated stress

Metal fatigue can cause structural failure.

A fadiga do metal pode causar falha estrutural.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fadiga

standard usage for physical or mental exhaustion

São Paulo

fadiga

commonly used in medical and technical contexts

Portugal

fadiga

standard usage, slightly more formal tone than colloquial 'cansaço'

morrer de fadiga - to be exhausted/to die of fatigue

fadiga mental - mental fatigue/mental exhaustion

fadiga muscular - muscle fatigue

sem fadiga - tirelessly/without fatigue

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