falta de descanso

[FAL-tə də des-KAN-so]

noun phrasefemininepl: faltas de descanso

lack of rest

1. The absence or insufficiency of rest; a state of not having adequate sleep or relaxation

The lack of rest made it difficult to concentrate at work.

A falta de descanso dificultou a concentração no trabalho.

2. A condition of fatigue or exhaustion resulting from inadequate sleep or recovery time

Her lack of rest during the illness weakened her immune system.

A falta de descanso durante a doença enfraqueceu seu sistema imunológico.

NYC Slang

burnout; running on fumes; dead tired

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General Brazilian

falta de descanso

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

falta de descanso / cansaço

Commonly used; cansaço is also frequently used

Rio de Janeiro

falta de descanso / falta de sono

Both expressions are used interchangeably

Portugal

falta de descanso / falta de repouso

Repouso is more commonly used in Portugal than in Brazil

não ter um minuto de paz

estar de pé 24 horas

trabalhar sem parar

não conseguir fechar os olhos

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