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falta de higiene

[FAL-ta dê i-JEE-nê]
noun phrasefemininepl: faltas de higiene
lack of hygiene
1. The absence or insufficiency of cleanliness and sanitary practices
The lack of hygiene in the kitchen was unacceptable.
A falta de higiene na cozinha era inaceitável.
2. Poor sanitary conditions or failure to maintain cleanliness standards
Lack of hygiene can lead to serious health problems.
A falta de higiene pode levar a sérios problemas de saúde.
NYC Slang
nasty conditions, filthy setup, lack of cleanliness
Synonyms
insalubridadefalta de limpezasujidadeimundíciefalta de asseio
Antonyms
higienelimpezaasseiosalubridadesanitariedade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de higiene
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
falta de higiene
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
falta de higiene
Standard usage
Portugal
falta de higiene
Standard usage; may also hear 'insalubridade' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver na sujidade (to live in filth)
ambiente insalubre (unhealthy environment)
condições de insalubridade (unsanitary conditions)
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