folego

[fɔˈlɛɡu]

nounmasculinepl: folegos

breath

1. The air that is inhaled and exhaled during respiration

He was out of breath after running.

Ele estava sem folego depois de correr.

2. Energy, vigor, or stamina

The team played with great vigor throughout the match.

O time jogou com muito folego durante toda a partida.

3. A moment or instant; a brief period

Wait a moment while I catch my breath.

Espere um folego enquanto eu recupero a respiração.

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General Brazilian

folego

Standard usage for breath and energy

Portugal

fôlego

Portuguese spelling variant with circumflex accent

sem folego - breathless, out of breath

recuperar o folego - to catch one's breath

com o ultimo folego - with one's last breath

tomar folego - to take a breath

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