heart palpitation

[/hɑːrt pælpɪˈteɪʃən/]

nounfemininepl: heart palpitations

palpitação cardíaca

1. A noticeable rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat that the person becomes consciously aware of

She experienced heart palpitations after drinking too much coffee.

Ela experimentou palpitações cardíacas depois de beber muito café.

2. A medical condition characterized by an abnormal awareness of one's heartbeat

Heart palpitations can be caused by stress, anxiety, or underlying cardiac conditions.

As palpitações cardíacas podem ser causadas por estresse, ansiedade ou condições cardíacas subjacentes.

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General Brazilian

palpitação cardíaca

Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese medical contexts

São Paulo

palpitação do coração

Alternative colloquial form

Portugal

palpitações cardíacas

Standard Portuguese medical terminology

racing heart

heart skipping a beat

butterflies in the stomach

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