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palpitation
[/ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: palpitations
palpitação
1.
A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat felt by the person experiencing it
She felt palpitations in her chest during the anxiety attack.
Ela sentiu palpitações no peito durante o ataque de ansiedade.
2.
A trembling or throbbing sensation
The palpitation of the engine indicated a mechanical problem.
A palpitação do motor indicava um problema mecânico.
Synonyms
heart palpitation
arrhythmia
irregular heartbeat
flutter
throb
tremor
Antonyms
regularity
steadiness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
palpitação
Most common usage in medical contexts
São Paulo
palpitação
Standard medical terminology
Rio de Janeiro
palpitação
Standard usage; colloquially may say 'coração acelerado'
Portugal
palpitação
Formal medical term; 'tremor cardíaco' also used
Related Idioms & Phrases
heart skips a beat
racing heart
coração acelerado
sentir o coração bater na boca
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