weight increase
[/weɪt ɪnˈkriːs/]
nounpl: weight increases
aumento de peso
1. an increase in body mass or heaviness; the process of gaining weight
The doctor warned about rapid weight increase during pregnancy.
O médico alertou sobre o aumento rápido de peso durante a gravidez.
2. a rise in the mass or heaviness of an object or substance
The weight increase of the vehicle after loading cargo was significant.
O aumento de peso do veículo após carregar a carga foi significativo.
3. in medical contexts, an undesirable gain in body weight, often used in health discussions
Excessive weight increase can lead to health complications.
O aumento excessivo de peso pode levar a complicações de saúde.
In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'aumento de peso' is the standard medical and formal term used by healthcare professionals. Colloquially, Brazilians may also say 'ganho de peso' or informally 'engordar' (to get fat). Weight-related discussions are increasingly common in Brazil due to rising obesity rates, particularly in urban areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
NYC Slang
packing on the pounds
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