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movimento corporal

[mo-vi-ˈmen-tu kor-po-ˈral]
nounmasculinepl: movimentos corporais
body movement
1. Any physical motion or gesture made by the body or parts of the body
The dancer's body movements were graceful and precise.
Os movimentos corporais da bailarina eram graciosos e precisos.
2. Motion of the body used in communication, expression, or physical activity
Good posture requires controlled body movements.
Uma boa postura requer movimentos corporais controlados.
3. Physical exercise or activity involving body motion
Regular body movements improve cardiovascular health.
Movimentos corporais regulares melhoram a saúde cardiovascular.
Synonyms
gesto corporalmovimento físicodeslocamento corporalação motora
Antonyms
imobilidadeestaticidaderepouso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento corporal
standard usage in all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
movimento corporal
commonly used in dance and sports contexts
São Paulo
movimento corporal
standard usage, also used in therapeutic contexts
Portugal
movimento corporal
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

movimento corporal expressivo
controle do movimento corporal
liberdade de movimento corporal
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