falta de exercício

[FAL-tuh duh ex-er-SEE-see-oh]

noun phrasefemininepl: faltas de exercício

lack of exercise

1. The absence or insufficiency of physical activity and movement in one's daily routine

Lack of exercise can lead to serious health problems.

A falta de exercício pode levar a sérios problemas de saúde.

2. Sedentary lifestyle; insufficient physical exertion

Her lack of exercise combined with poor diet resulted in weight gain.

A falta de exercício dela combinada com má alimentação resultou em ganho de peso.

NYC Slang

couch potato lifestyle

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General Brazilian

falta de exercício

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

falta de exercício

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

falta de exercício

Standard usage

Portugal

falta de exercício

Standard usage; may also say 'sedentarismo'

pagar o preço da falta de exercício (pay the price for lack of exercise)

sedentarismo mata (sedentary lifestyle kills)

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