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higiene inadequada
[i-JEE-nuh in-uh-KWAH-duh]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: higiene inadequadas
poor hygiene
1.
The state or practice of insufficient cleanliness and sanitary conditions that fail to meet acceptable health standards
Poor hygiene in the kitchen led to food contamination.
A higiene inadequada na cozinha levou à contaminação dos alimentos.
2.
Lack of proper personal cleanliness or health practices
The doctor warned about the risks of inadequate hygiene during the procedure.
O médico alertou sobre os riscos da higiene inadequada durante o procedimento.
Synonyms
falta de higiene
higiene insuficiente
higiene deficiente
falta de limpeza
insalubridade
Antonyms
higiene adequada
higiene apropriada
higiene excelente
limpeza
salubridade
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
higiene inadequada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
higiene inadequada
Common in medical and public health contexts
Portugal
higiene inadequada
Standard usage; also 'falta de higiene' commonly used
Related Idioms & Phrases
falta de higiene básica
condições insalubres
negligência com a limpeza
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