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letargia

[lɛ.tɑɾ.ˈʒi.ə]
nounfemininepl: letargias
lethargy
1. A state of physical or mental inactivity; lack of energy or enthusiasm
The patient fell into a deep lethargy after the surgery.
O paciente caiu em uma profunda letargia após a cirurgia.
2. A pathological state of prolonged sleep or unconsciousness
The disease caused lethargy and extreme fatigue.
A doença causou letargia e fadiga extrema.
3. Lack of interest or motivation; apathy
Economic hardship led to social lethargy.
A dificuldade econômica levou à letargia social.
Synonyms
apatiainérciatorporindolênciadesidiapreguiça
Antonyms
energiavitalidadeentusiasmoatividadedinamismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
letargia
Standard usage; commonly used in medical and literary contexts
São Paulo
letargia
Standard usage; formal and medical contexts
Portugal
letargia
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cair em letargia (to fall into lethargy)
sair da letargia (to come out of lethargy)
vencer a letargia (to overcome lethargy)
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