healthy lungs

[ˈhelθi lʌŋz]
noun phrase
pulmões saudáveis
1. lungs that function properly without disease, infection, or damage; respiratory organs in good medical condition
Regular exercise helps maintain healthy lungs.
O exercício regular ajuda a manter os pulmões saudáveis.
2. lungs with normal oxygen exchange capacity and clear airways
Quitting smoking is essential for developing healthy lungs.
Parar de fumar é essencial para desenvolver pulmões saudáveis.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, maintaining healthy lungs is heavily emphasized in public health campaigns. The phrase is commonly used in medical consultations, fitness discussions, and anti-smoking campaigns across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear lungsnormal lungsfunctional lungsdisease-free lungs
Antonyms / Antônimos
diseased lungsdamaged lungsinfected lungscompromised lungs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pulmões saudáveis
standard usage in medical and everyday contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pulmões saudáveis
consistent with standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
pulmões saudáveis
consistent with standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
pulmões saudáveis
identical usage; also 'pulmões em bom estado'

Related Words

respiratory systempulmonary functionoxygen exchangebreathing capacitychest X-raylung capacity

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear your lungs
lung capacity at peak
breathe easy with healthy lungs
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