regurgitar
[ʁe.ɡuɾ.ʒi.ˈtaɾ]
verb
to regurgitate
1. to bring food or liquid back up from the stomach through the mouth without vomiting
The baby regurgitated milk after feeding.
O bebê regurgitou leite após a alimentação.
2. to repeat or reproduce information mechanically without understanding or original thought
Students should not simply regurgitate facts for the exam.
Os alunos não devem simplesmente regurgitar fatos na prova.
3. to bring back up or eject matter from the mouth
Some birds regurgitate food to feed their chicks.
Alguns pássaros regurgitam comida para alimentar seus filhotes.
In Brazilian educational contexts, 'regurgitar' is frequently used metaphorically to criticize students who memorize and repeat information without comprehension or critical thinking. It's a common term in academic discussions about learning methods. In medical contexts, it's used neutrally to describe physiological processes, particularly in pediatrics and cardiology.
NYC Slang
throw up, barf, spew back
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