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fitness

[/ˈfɪtnəs/]
noun
aptidão física
1. The state of being physically strong and healthy
Regular exercise improves your overall fitness.
O exercício regular melhora sua aptidão física geral.
2. The quality of being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose
The fitness of the candidate for the position was questioned.
A adequação do candidato para o cargo foi questionada.
3. In biology, an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment
Natural selection favors organisms with greater fitness.
A seleção natural favorece organismos com maior aptidão.
NYC Slang
being fit, gains
Synonyms
healthphysical conditionvigorsuitabilityappropriateness
Antonyms
unfitnessweaknessillnessunsuitability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aptidão física
Most common term for physical fitness
General Brazilian
condicionamento físico
Used for physical conditioning
São Paulo
fitness
English term widely used in urban gym culture
Portugal
forma física
Preferred term for physical condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the pink of fitness
survival of the fittest
fitness for purpose
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