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get sluggish
[/ɡɛt ˈslʌɡɪʃ/]
verb phrase
ficar lento/preguiçoso
1.
to become slow, lazy, or lacking in energy or momentum
The engine gets sluggish in cold weather.
O motor fica lento em tempo frio.
2.
to lose responsiveness or efficiency
The computer gets sluggish when too many programs are open.
O computador fica lento quando muitos programas estão abertos.
3.
to feel drowsy or lacking alertness
I get sluggish after eating a heavy meal.
Fico preguiçoso depois de comer uma refeição pesada.
Synonyms
slow down
become lazy
lose momentum
grow lethargic
become unresponsive
Antonyms
speed up
get energetic
become alert
accelerate
get lively
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ficar lento
Most common and widely understood form across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar devagar
Colloquial variation used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
ficar lerdo
Regional variation, more informal and colloquial
Portugal
ficar lento
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
run out of steam
lose momentum
move at a snail's pace
drag one's feet
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