falta de atividade física

[FAL-tuh duh ah-tee-vee-DAH-duh FEE-zee-kuh]

nounfemininepl: faltas de atividade física

lack of physical activity

1. The condition or state of not engaging in regular exercise or physical movement; sedentary lifestyle

Lack of physical activity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A falta de atividade física aumenta o risco de doenças cardiovasculares.

2. Absence of movement or exercise in daily routine

His lack of physical activity was causing weight gain and health problems.

A falta de atividade física dele estava causando ganho de peso e problemas de saúde.

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General Brazilian

falta de atividade física

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

sedentarismo

Often used as a shorter alternative in medical/health contexts

Rio de Janeiro

falta de movimento

Colloquial variant sometimes used in casual speech

Portugal

falta de atividade física

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

levar uma vida sedentária

estar inativo

falta de exercício

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