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falta de forma

[FAL-tuh duh FOR-muh]
noun phrasefemininepl: faltas de forma
poor form; lack of fitness; out of shape
1. A state of physical or mental unfitness; when an athlete or person is not performing at their best due to lack of conditioning or preparation
The runner showed signs of poor form during the race.
O corredor mostrou sinais de falta de forma durante a corrida.
2. In sports, a temporary decline in performance or athletic condition
The team is suffering from a lack of form this season.
O time está sofrendo com falta de forma nesta temporada.
NYC Slang
off game; not firing on all cylinders; struggling
Synonyms
desconexãofraco desempenhomá condição físicaindisposição
Antonyms
boa formaexcelente formaem formacondição física ideal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de forma
Standard usage in sports and fitness contexts
São Paulo
falta de forma
Common in sports journalism and commentary
Portugal
falta de forma
Standard usage; may also use 'forma fraca' or 'desempenho fraco'

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar em falta de forma
sair da forma
perder a forma
recuperar a forma
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