fôlego

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From folegar (to breathe).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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fôlego m (plural fôlegos)

  1. breath
    Synonym: alento
    Estou sem fôlego.
    I am out of breath.
  2. wind (ability to breathe properly)
  3. (by extension) impetus, spirit
    Deu novo fôlego a este lugar.
    It gave new life to this place.

Derived terms

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