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fertile period

[ˈfɜːrtaɪl ˈpɪəriəd]
nounpl: fertile periods
período fértil
1. The time during a woman's menstrual cycle when conception is most likely to occur, typically around ovulation
The fertile period usually occurs about 14 days before the start of the next menstrual cycle.
O período fértil geralmente ocorre cerca de 14 dias antes do início do próximo ciclo menstrual.
2. In agriculture, a season or time when soil conditions are optimal for plant growth and reproduction
Spring is considered the fertile period for planting crops.
A primavera é considerada o período fértil para plantar culturas.
Synonyms
ovulation periodfertile windowpeak fertilityjanela fértil
Antonyms
infertile periodperíodo infértilnon-fertile period

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
período fértil
Most commonly used term in medical and general contexts
São Paulo
período fértil
Standard usage in medical literature and healthcare
Portugal
período fértil
Equivalent term used in European Portuguese medical contexts
General Brazilian
dias férteis
Colloquial plural form meaning 'fertile days'

Related Idioms & Phrases

during the fertile period
within the fertile window
na janela fértil
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