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warm-ups

[/wɔːrm ʌps/]
noun
aquecimentos
1. Exercises or activities performed before a main event or activity to prepare the body and mind
The athletes did their warm-ups before the competition.
Os atletas fizeram seus aquecimentos antes da competição.
2. Loose-fitting garments, typically pants and jackets, worn during exercise preparation
She wore warm-ups to the gym to stay comfortable during stretching.
Ela usava um agasalho para ficar confortável durante os alongamentos.
3. Preliminary performances or rehearsals before the main show
The warm-ups for the concert included several opening acts.
Os aquecimentos para o concerto incluíram vários atos de abertura.
Synonyms
exercisesstretchespreparationpreliminariesrehearsals
Antonyms
cool-downsmain event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aquecimentos
Most common term for physical preparation exercises
Brazil
agasalho
Refers to the clothing garment, especially tracksuit
Portugal
aquecimentos
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fato de treino
Refers to warm-up clothing/tracksuit

Related Idioms & Phrases

get one's warm-ups in
do warm-ups
skip the warm-ups
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