sedentário
1. characterized by or requiring a sitting position; involving little physical activity or exercise
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.
Um estilo de vida sedentário pode levar a problemas de saúde.
2. of an animal or organism: remaining in one place rather than being migratory
The sedentary bird species nest in the same location year after year.
A espécie de ave sedentária faz ninho no mesmo local ano após ano.
3. sitting down; not moving about much
He has a sedentary job working at a desk all day.
Ele tem um trabalho sedentário, trabalhando em uma mesa o dia todo.
The term 'sedentary' has become increasingly prevalent in both Brazilian and American English contexts due to discussions about public health, obesity, and lifestyle diseases. In Brazil, 'vida sedentária' is commonly discussed in health campaigns. In the USA, this term is frequently used in medical and fitness contexts when discussing the dangers of desk jobs and lack of physical activity.
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