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torpor

[ˈtɔːr.pər]
nounmasculinepl: torpors
torpor, letargia, dormência
1. A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy or sluggishness
The patient fell into a deep torpor after the medication.
O paciente caiu em um profundo torpor após a medicação.
2. A state of reduced metabolic activity in animals, such as hibernation or estivation
Bears enter torpor during winter months to conserve energy.
Os ursos entram em torpor durante os meses de inverno para conservar energia.
3. Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or energy; apathy
The economy fell into torpor during the recession.
A economia caiu em torpor durante a recessão.
Synonyms
lethargysluggishnessinertiaapathydormancyinactivity
Antonyms
vigorenergyvitalityenthusiasmlivelinessactivity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torpor, letargia
Commonly used in medical and biological contexts
Portugal
torpor, adormecimento
More literary usage; 'dormência' also used in medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall into torpor
emerge from torpor
state of torpor
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