vida sedentária

[VEE-duh sed-en-TAH-ree-uh]

noun phrasefemininepl: vidas sedentárias

sedentary lifestyle

1. A lifestyle characterized by prolonged sitting, minimal physical activity, and lack of exercise

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to various health problems.

Uma vida sedentária pode levar a vários problemas de saúde.

2. A way of living that involves staying in one place without moving much or engaging in physical movement

Working at a desk all day promotes a sedentary lifestyle.

Trabalhar em uma mesa o dia todo promove uma vida sedentária.

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General Brazilian

vida sedentária

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

vida sedentária

Common in health and fitness contexts

Portugal

vida sedentária

Standard usage; sometimes vida inativa in informal speech

combater a vida sedentária (to fight a sedentary lifestyle)

escapar da vida sedentária (to escape a sedentary lifestyle)

riscos da vida sedentária (risks of sedentary living)

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