mal-estar leve

[mahl-es-TAR LEH-ve]

nounmasculinepl: mal-estares leves

mild discomfort

1. A slight or minor feeling of physical or emotional unease; a light sense of discomfort or dissatisfaction

She felt a mild discomfort after eating too quickly.

Ela sentiu um mal-estar leve depois de comer rápido demais.

2. A subtle sense of uneasiness or social awkwardness

There was a mild discomfort in the room after the awkward comment.

Havia um mal-estar leve na sala após o comentário constrangedor.

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General Brazilian

mal-estar leve

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

incômodo leve

Alternative term sometimes preferred in São Paulo

Portugal

mal-estar leve

Standard usage in Portugal

sentir um mal-estar leve (to feel slightly unwell)

mal-estar leve de estômago (mild stomach discomfort)

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