full-term

[/fʊl tɜːrm/]
adjective
a termo completo
1. Relating to a pregnancy that has lasted the normal duration, typically around 40 weeks or 9 months
The baby was born full-term and weighed 7 pounds.
O bebê nasceu a termo completo e pesava 3,2 quilos.
2. Completing the entire period of time for which something was designated or contracted
He served a full-term as president without any interruption.
Ele cumpriu um mandato completo como presidente sem interrupção.
3. Lasting for the complete duration of a school or academic year
She enrolled in the full-term program starting in September.
Ela se inscreveu no programa de duração integral começando em setembro.
The term 'full-term' is primarily used in medical and obstetric contexts in both the USA and Brazil to distinguish healthy pregnancies from premature births. In political and legal contexts, it emphasizes the importance of completing contracted or elected periods without interruption. Understanding this distinction is crucial in healthcare discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
completefull-lengthentirewholefull duration
Antonyms / Antônimos
prematurepartialabbreviatedshort-termearly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
a termo completo
Standard usage for pregnancy context; mandato completo for political/contractual contexts
Rio de Janeiro
a termo completo
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
a termo completo
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
a termo
Often shortened to just 'a termo' in medical contexts; completo is sometimes omitted

Related Words

pregnancygestationprematuretermtrimesterdeliverymandatecontract

Related Idioms & Phrases

full-term pregnancy
full-term baby
serve a full-term
complete one's full-term
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