sluggishness

[/ˈslʌɡɪʃnəs/]

noun

lentidão

1. the quality or state of being slow in movement or action; lack of energy or vigor

The sluggishness of the economy has worried investors.

A lentidão da economia preocupou os investidores.

2. mental dullness or lack of alertness

She felt a sluggishness in her mind after waking up.

Ela sentiu uma lentidão mental ao acordar.

3. physical heaviness or lethargy

The patient complained of sluggishness and fatigue.

O paciente reclamou de lentidão e cansaço.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

lentidão

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

lentidão

standard usage, sometimes 'moleza' for physical laziness

São Paulo

lentidão

standard usage in business and economic contexts

Portugal

lentidão

standard Portuguese, also 'morosidade' in formal contexts

move at a snail's pace

drag one's feet

como uma tartaruga (slow as a turtle - Portuguese equivalent)

estar com preguiça (to feel lazy - related concept)

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