weight decrease

[/ˈweɪt dɪˈkris/]
nounpl: weight decreases
redução de peso
1. a reduction in body mass or the process of becoming lighter
The doctor recommended a weight decrease of 10 pounds over three months.
O médico recomendou uma redução de peso de 10 quilos em três meses.
2. the loss of mass or heaviness in any object or substance
The weight decrease in the package was due to moisture loss.
A redução de peso da embalagem foi devido à perda de umidade.
In Brazil, weight decrease discussions are common in healthcare and wellness contexts, with a strong cultural emphasis on health and fitness. The term 'perda de peso' is widely used in fitness centers and medical consultations, while 'redução de peso' is more formal in clinical settings. In the USA, weight loss is a major topic in fitness culture and healthcare, with significant social and medical implications.
NYC Slang
dropping weight, shedding pounds
Synonyms / Sinônimos
weight lossmass reductionslimmingweight reduction
Antonyms / Antônimos
weight gainweight increaseweight gain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de peso
most common and neutral term used in medical and everyday contexts
General Brazilian
perda de peso
alternative common term, often used interchangeably
São Paulo
emagrecimento
more formal, medical context preferred in healthcare settings
Portugal
perda de peso
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

dietexercisemetabolismobesityBMIcalorienutrition

Related Idioms & Phrases

shed weight
drop pounds
trim down
slim down
lose weight
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