insuficiência
[ĩ.su.fi.si.ˈẽ.sia]
nounfemininepl: insuficiências
insufficiency
1. lack of sufficiency; inadequacy in quantity, quality, or capacity
The insufficiency of funds prevented the project from moving forward.
A insuficiência de fundos impediu o projeto de avançar.
2. medical condition where an organ or system fails to function properly
Cardiac insufficiency affects the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.
A insuficiência cardíaca afeta a capacidade do coração de bombear sangue efetivamente.
3. inadequacy of supply or resources
Insufficiency of evidence led to the case being dismissed.
A insuficiência de evidências levou à rejeição do caso.
Related Idioms & Phrases
insuficiência cardíaca (cardiac insufficiency - medical condition)
insuficiência renal (renal insufficiency - medical condition)
insuficiência respiratória (respiratory insufficiency - medical condition)
insuficiência de provas (insufficient evidence - legal term)
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