movimento corporal constante

[mo-vi-ˈmen-tu kor-po-ˈral kõs-ˈtan-tɨ]

noun phrasemasculinepl: movimentos corporais constantes

constant body movement

1. Continuous or perpetual physical motion or activity of the body

The child's constant body movement made it difficult to sit still during the meeting.

O movimento corporal constante da criança dificultava ficar quieta durante a reunião.

2. Habitual or restless physical activity without sustained stillness

His constant body movement suggested he was nervous or anxious.

Seu movimento corporal constante sugeria que ele estava nervoso ou ansioso.

NYC Slang

fidgeting, constant fidgeting, jitteriness

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

movimento corporal constante

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

mexer constante

More colloquial variant used in casual speech

Rio de Janeiro

movimento de corpo incessante

Alternative phrasing commonly used

Portugal

movimento corporal permanente

'permanente' sometimes preferred over 'constante' in European Portuguese

não conseguir ficar parado

estar sempre em movimento

ter formiga nas calças

estar com pulga atrás da orelha

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