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pulse

[/pʌls/]
noun/verbpl: pulses
pulso
1. The rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is pumped through them
The doctor checked my pulse to ensure my heart was beating normally.
O médico verificou meu pulso para garantir que meu coração estava batendo normalmente.
2. A single beat or throb, especially of the heart or arteries
I felt a strong pulse in my wrist.
Senti um pulso forte em meu pulso.
3. A legume plant or its edible seeds (such as lentils, peas, or beans)
Pulses like lentils are rich in protein.
Leguminosas como lentilhas são ricas em proteína.
4. A rhythmic or vibrating movement; a throb
The pulse of the music filled the dance floor.
O pulso da música preencheu a pista de dança.
5. (verb) To throb or beat rhythmically
The neon lights pulsed with energy.
As luzes de néon pulsavam com energia.
Synonyms
heartbeatthrobbeatrhythmvibrationpalpitation
Antonyms
stillnessstasis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pulso
Standard term for heartbeat; also used for legumes
São Paulo
pulso
Same as general Brazilian usage
Rio de Janeiro
pulso
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
pulso
Standard term; legumes referred to as 'leguminosas' more commonly

Related Idioms & Phrases

take someone's pulse
have your finger on the pulse
pulse of the nation
feel the pulse of something
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