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living beings

[ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈbiːɪŋz]
nounpl: living beings
seres vivos
1. All organisms that are alive, including animals, plants, and microorganisms
Living beings depend on oxygen and water to survive.
Os seres vivos dependem de oxigênio e água para sobreviver.
2. Creatures or organisms capable of life functions such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli
The rainforest is home to millions of living beings.
A floresta tropical abriga milhões de seres vivos.
Synonyms
organismscreatureslife formsanimate beings
Antonyms
non-living thingsinanimate objectsdead matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seres vivos
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
seres vivos
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'bichos vivos'
São Paulo
seres vivos
Formal and standard usage in academic contexts
Portugal
seres vivos
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

living and breathing - vivo e respirando
signs of life - sinais de vida
the circle of life - o ciclo da vida
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