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metabolismo

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At the A1 level, you just need to recognize that 'metabolismo' is a word related to your body and health. It is a 'cognate,' which means it looks and sounds very similar to the English word 'metabolism.' You should focus on simple sentences like 'Meu metabolismo é bom' (My metabolism is good). At this stage, don't worry about the complex biology; just treat it as a masculine noun (o metabolismo) that you can use with basic adjectives like 'rápido' (fast) or 'lento' (slow). It's a great 'power word' because it makes you sound more advanced than you are, even though it's easy to learn!

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At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'metabolismo' in the context of daily routines and health. You can start connecting it to verbs like 'ajudar' (to help) or 'mudar' (to change). For example, 'O exercício ajuda o metabolismo' (Exercise helps the metabolism). You should also be aware of the gender (masculine) and ensure your adjectives match: 'metabolismo saudável' (healthy metabolism). This is the level where you might hear this word in a pharmacy or a basic health conversation with a friend. You should also start noticing how it's used with the preposition 'do' to show possession, like 'o metabolismo do meu irmão'.

At the B1 level, you can use 'metabolismo' to describe more complex ideas and give advice. You might discuss how 'certos alimentos aceleram o metabolismo' (certain foods speed up the metabolism). You should be comfortable using it in the past and future tenses, such as 'Eu sinto que meu metabolismo mudou' (I feel that my metabolism has changed). You'll likely encounter the word in news articles or blog posts about wellness. You should also understand related terms like 'taxa metabólica' (metabolic rate) and be able to explain basic health concepts using the word in a flow of conversation without hesitating too much on the pronunciation.

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At the B2 level, you should be able to use 'metabolismo' in technical or semi-formal discussions. This includes understanding the difference between 'metabolismo basal' and active metabolism. You can participate in debates about nutrition, diets, and lifestyle choices, using the word to support your arguments. For instance, 'A dieta cetogênica altera a forma como o metabolismo processa gorduras' (The ketogenic diet changes how the metabolism processes fats). You should also be familiar with the adjective 'metabólico' and the verb 'metabolizar', using them correctly in various grammatical structures, including the passive voice or complex conditional sentences.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'metabolismo' should be precise and nuanced. You can read academic papers or listen to medical lectures in Portuguese where 'metabolismo' is discussed in detail (e.g., 'metabolismo lipídico', 'vias metabólicas'). You should be able to use the word metaphorically if needed, or in very specific scientific contexts. Your pronunciation should be near-native, correctly handling the reduced final 'o' and the specific Portuguese 'l'. You can discuss the socioeconomic impacts of metabolic diseases in Brazil or Portugal, showing a deep integration of the vocabulary into broader cultural and scientific themes.

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At the C2 level, 'metabolismo' is just one of many specialized terms you use with total ease. You can engage in high-level scientific research, deliver presentations on endocrinology, or write professional articles where 'metabolismo' is a central theme. You understand the historical etymology of the word and how it has evolved in Portuguese medical literature. You can detect subtle nuances in how different speakers use the word to imply different things about health or lifestyle. There is no barrier between your understanding of the concept in English and Portuguese; you can navigate the most complex linguistic structures involving this term fluently and spontaneously.

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Metabolismo is a masculine noun referring to the body's energy-processing chemical reactions.
It is a cognate of the English 'metabolism', making it easy for English speakers to recognize.
Commonly used with adjectives like 'rápido' (fast) and 'lento' (slow) in daily health talk.
Essential for discussing fitness, nutrition, and medical topics in Portuguese environments.

The word metabolismo is a masculine noun in Portuguese that translates directly to 'metabolism' in English. It refers to the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. In everyday Portuguese, just like in English, it is frequently used in discussions about health, weight loss, energy levels, and fitness. Whether you are talking to a doctor about your thyroid or chatting with a friend at the gym about why some people can eat anything without gaining weight, this word is your primary tool.

Scientific Context: In biology and medicine, it encompasses catabolism (breaking down molecules for energy) and anabolism (using energy to construct components of cells). It is the engine of life.
Colloquial Usage: People often say 'Meu metabolismo é lento' (My metabolism is slow) to explain weight gain, or 'Ele tem um metabolismo invejável' (He has an enviable metabolism) regarding someone who stays thin easily.

Beber água gelada pode ajudar a acelerar o metabolismo por um curto período.

Understanding this word is crucial for navigating modern Brazilian or Portuguese culture, where health and body image are often central topics of conversation. It isn't just a term for scientists; it's a term for anyone interested in well-being. You will see it in magazines, hear it on podcasts about biohacking, and find it in medical reports. Because it is a cognate (it looks like the English word), it is very easy to remember, but you must master the Portuguese pronunciation to sound natural.

Com a idade, o metabolismo tende a ficar mais devagar.

Metabolismo Basal: This refers to the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment.

When discussing this topic, you'll often pair it with verbs like 'acelerar' (to speed up) or 'desacelerar' (to slow down). It is rare to hear it in the plural ('metabolismos') unless comparing the biological processes of different species or groups of people in a scientific study. In general conversation, stick to the singular.

Certos alimentos, como pimenta e café, estimulam o metabolismo.

Using metabolismo correctly involves understanding its role as a subject or an object in a sentence. Since it is a biological process, it is often 'acting' (e.g., 'the metabolism burns calories') or being 'acted upon' (e.g., 'exercise changes the metabolism').

As a Subject: When it starts the sentence: 'O metabolismo regula a energia do corpo.' (The metabolism regulates the body's energy.)
With Adjectives: Common adjectives include 'rápido' (fast), 'lento' (slow), 'eficiente' (efficient), and 'basal' (basal).

Muitas pessoas culpam o metabolismo lento pela dificuldade em emagrecer.

In Portuguese, we often use the preposition 'do' (de + o) when talking about the metabolism of a specific person or thing. For example: 'O metabolismo do João é muito rápido.' (João's metabolism is very fast). Notice how the word remains central to the description of physical states.

Dormir bem é essencial para manter um metabolismo saudável.

When discussing medical conditions, you might hear 'distúrbio do metabolismo' (metabolic disorder). This is a more formal and clinical use of the word. In sports science, you might hear about 'metabolismo aeróbico' vs 'metabolismo anaeróbico'. These phrases are essential if you are working in health-related fields in a Portuguese-speaking country.

O exercício de alta intensidade altera o metabolismo por várias horas.

Common Verb Pairings: 'Ter um metabolismo' (To have a metabolism), 'Acelerar o metabolismo' (To speed up the metabolism), 'Estudar o metabolismo' (To study the metabolism).

Remember that 'metabolismo' is a concept, not a physical organ. You can't touch it, but you can feel its effects. This abstract nature means it's often used with verbs of influence and change.

A genética desempenha um papel fundamental no seu metabolismo.

The word metabolismo is ubiquitous in several specific environments. Understanding these contexts will help you anticipate when to use it and what to expect when you hear it.

At the Gym (A Academia): Personal trainers often talk about 'acelerar o metabolismo' through HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) or weightlifting. You'll hear it in the locker room when people discuss their diet results.
Medical Clinics (Consultórios Médicos): Endocrinologists and nutritionists are the primary professionals who use this word. They might discuss 'metabolismo da glicose' (glucose metabolism) or 'síndrome metabólica' (metabolic syndrome).

O médico solicitou exames para avaliar o meu metabolismo.

In Portuguese media, particularly on morning talk shows (like 'Encontro' or 'Mais Você' in Brazil), health segments frequently feature experts explaining how certain lifestyle choices affect the metabolism. Magazines like 'Saúde' or 'Boa Forma' are also filled with this terminology.

Na televisão, o nutricionista explicou como o metabolismo muda após os 40 anos.

Interestingly, it's also heard in social settings. Brazilians, for instance, are very health-conscious and often discuss 'dietas' (diets) and 'treinos' (workouts) at social gatherings. If someone is eating a large dessert, they might joke: 'Aproveita que o seu metabolismo ainda é de jovem!' (Enjoy it while your metabolism is still that of a young person!).

Eu queria ter o metabolismo daquela modelo!

Scientific Research: In academic journals (Revistas Científicas), you'll see it in titles regarding biochemistry, pharmacology, and environmental science (e.g., how plants process nutrients).

While metabolismo is a cognate, English speakers often make subtle errors in gender, pronunciation, and collocation when using it in Portuguese.

Gender Confusion: The most common mistake is thinking it's feminine because many abstract biological terms in other languages might be. In Portuguese, it is strictly masculine: 'O metabolismo', never 'A metabolismo'.
Pronunciation of the 'L': In Brazilian Portuguese, the 'L' in 'metabolismo' is often vocalized like a 'U' (meh-tah-boh-LEEZ-mu). English speakers tend to pronounce a 'dark L' (like in 'ball'), which sounds very foreign.

Errado: A metabolismo é lenta.
Correto: O metabolismo é lento.

Another mistake involves the stress of the word. The stress is on the 'lis' syllable (me-ta-bo-LIS-mo). English speakers might try to stress it like the English word (me-TAB-o-lism), which will make it hard for locals to understand you.

Dica: Pratique a tônica na penúltima sílaba: me-ta-bo-LIS-mo.

Confusion with 'Digestão': Some learners use 'metabolismo' when they actually mean 'digestão' (digestion). While related, metabolism refers to the chemical processes after nutrients are absorbed, whereas digestion is the breaking down of food in the gut. Using them interchangeably in a medical context would be incorrect.

Não confunda: Eu tenho uma má digestão (stomach ache) vs. Eu tenho um metabolismo lento (weight issue).

Preposition Use: English speakers often say 'Metabolism of the body'. In Portuguese, we use 'do corpo'. Ensure you contract 'de + o' correctly.

To truly master the topic of metabolismo, you should know its related terms and how they differ. This adds nuance to your Portuguese and helps you avoid repetitive language.

Taxa Metabólica: This is 'Metabolic Rate'. Use this when you want to be more precise about the speed of the process. 'Minha taxa metabólica está baixa.'
Catabolismo vs. Anabolismo: Catabolism (breaking down) and Anabolism (building up). Bodybuilders in Brazil often talk about 'evitar o catabolismo muscular' (avoiding muscle breakdown).

O metabolismo é a soma do anabolismo e do catabolismo.

Comparison Table:

Metabolismo vs. Digestão: Metabolismo is cellular; Digestão is gastrointestinal. You 'digest' a sandwich, but your 'metabolism' turns it into energy for your brain.
Metabolismo vs. Energia: Energia is the result; metabolismo is the process. If you have a 'metabolismo rápido', you likely have more 'energia'.

Para quem quer ganhar massa, o anabolismo deve ser maior que o catabolismo.

Other useful words include 'metabólico' (adjective, metabolic) and 'metabolizar' (verb, to metabolize). You might say 'O fígado metaboliza o álcool' (The liver metabolizes alcohol). Knowing these variations allows you to construct more complex and accurate sentences.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The term was first coined in a biological context in the 19th century to describe the chemical changes in living cells.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /mɛ.tə.ˈbɒ.lɪ.zəm/

US /mə.ˈtæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/

The stress in Portuguese is on the penultimate syllable: me-ta-bo-LIS-mo.

Reimt sich auf

egoísmo otimismo pessimismo mecanismo organismo batismo heroísmo altruísmo

Häufige Fehler

Stressing the 'bo' (English influence).
Pronouncing the final 'o' as a strong 'oh' instead of a soft 'u'.
Using a hard 'L' sound instead of the Portuguese vocalized 'L'.
Treating it as a feminine word.
Mispronouncing the 's' as 'ss' instead of 'z' between vowels (it should be a 'z' sound).

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 2/5

Easy to recognize due to English similarity.

Schreiben 3/5

Requires remembering the 'o' ending and masculine gender.

Sprechen 4/5

Challenging stress and 'L' vocalization for beginners.

Hören 3/5

Easy to pick out in a sentence once you know the stress.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

corpo comida energia saúde rápido

Als Nächstes lernen

digestão caloria nutrição exercício hormônio

Fortgeschritten

catabolismo anabolismo homeostase enzima mitocôndria

Wichtige Grammatik

Masculine nouns ending in -o

O metabolismo, o livro, o carro.

Adjective agreement

Metabolismo lento (masculine singular).

Contraction 'de + o'

A função do metabolismo (of the metabolism).

Contraction 'em + o'

Mudanças no metabolismo (in the metabolism).

Stress on the penultimate syllable

me-ta-bo-LIS-mo (standard rule for words ending in 'o').

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Beispiele nach Niveau

O meu metabolismo é rápido.

My metabolism is fast.

Uses the masculine article 'O' and masculine adjective 'rápido'.

Você tem um metabolismo lento?

Do you have a slow metabolism?

Question form using 'ter' (to have).

O metabolismo é importante.

Metabolism is important.

Basic subject-verb-adjective structure.

Eu gosto do meu metabolismo.

I like my metabolism.

Contraction of 'de + o' becomes 'do'.

O metabolismo muda com a idade.

Metabolism changes with age.

Present tense of the verb 'mudar' (to change).

Água ajuda o metabolismo.

Water helps the metabolism.

Direct object usage.

Ele tem um metabolismo bom.

He has a good metabolism.

Adjective 'bom' (good) follows the noun.

O metabolismo não para.

The metabolism doesn't stop.

Negative sentence using 'não'.

O exercício físico acelera o metabolismo.

Physical exercise speeds up the metabolism.

Verb 'acelerar' (to accelerate/speed up).

Dormir pouco prejudica o metabolismo.

Sleeping little harms the metabolism.

Verb 'prejudicar' (to harm/damage).

Comer de manhã é bom para o metabolismo.

Eating in the morning is good for the metabolism.

Prepositional phrase 'para o'.

O metabolismo dela é muito diferente do meu.

Her metabolism is very different from mine.

Comparison using 'diferente de'.

Quero melhorar o meu metabolismo.

I want to improve my metabolism.

Infinitive 'melhorar' after 'quero'.

O metabolismo basal queima calorias em repouso.

Basal metabolism burns calories at rest.

Specific term 'metabolismo basal'.

O café pode estimular o metabolismo.

Coffee can stimulate the metabolism.

Modal verb 'pode' (can/may).

Muitas frutas ajudam no metabolismo.

Many fruits help with metabolism.

Preposition 'em + o' becomes 'no'.

Se você beber mais água, seu metabolismo funcionará melhor.

If you drink more water, your metabolism will work better.

First conditional (Se + future subjunctive + future).

O estresse crônico pode desacelerar o metabolismo consideravelmente.

Chronic stress can slow down the metabolism considerably.

Adverb 'consideravelmente' modifying the verb.

Existem suplementos que prometem ativar o metabolismo.

There are supplements that promise to activate the metabolism.

Relative clause starting with 'que'.

O metabolismo de cada pessoa reage de forma única à dieta.

Each person's metabolism reacts uniquely to the diet.

Verb 'reagir' (to react).

A glândula tireoide é responsável por regular o metabolismo.

The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating the metabolism.

Phrase 'responsável por' + infinitive.

Depois dos trinta anos, o metabolismo costuma ficar mais lento.

After thirty, the metabolism usually gets slower.

Verb 'costumar' (to usually do something).

O metabolismo aeróbico utiliza oxigênio para produzir energia.

Aerobic metabolism uses oxygen to produce energy.

Scientific adjective 'aeróbico'.

Ela estuda o metabolismo das plantas na universidade.

She studies plant metabolism at the university.

Genitive 'das plantas' (of the plants).

A síndrome metabólica está relacionada a problemas no metabolismo da glicose.

Metabolic syndrome is related to problems in glucose metabolism.

Complex medical terminology.

É fundamental entender como o metabolismo processa os macronutrientes.

It is fundamental to understand how the metabolism processes macronutrients.

Impersonal expression 'É fundamental'.

O metabolismo secundário das plantas produz substâncias medicinais.

The secondary metabolism of plants produces medicinal substances.

Specific botanical context.

Caso o metabolismo não funcione bem, a fadiga pode ser constante.

If the metabolism doesn't work well, fatigue can be constant.

Conditional 'Caso' + subjunctive.

Alguns medicamentos podem interferir negativamente no metabolismo hepático.

Some medications can negatively interfere with hepatic metabolism.

Technical adjective 'hepático' (related to the liver).

O metabolismo de repouso representa a maior parte do gasto calórico diário.

Resting metabolism represents the largest part of daily caloric expenditure.

Formal verb 'representar'.

Pesquisas indicam que o jejum intermitente pode influenciar o metabolismo.

Research indicates that intermittent fasting can influence the metabolism.

Reporting verb 'indicar' with a 'que' clause.

A genética é apenas um dos fatores que determinam o metabolismo.

Genetics is just one of the factors that determine the metabolism.

Plural agreement 'fatores que determinam'.

A complexidade do metabolismo humano ainda desafia muitos cientistas.

The complexity of human metabolism still challenges many scientists.

Abstract noun 'complexidade' as subject.

Alterações no metabolismo celular podem levar ao desenvolvimento de tumores.

Alterations in cellular metabolism can lead to the development of tumors.

Causal structure 'levar ao'.

O metabolismo ósseo é um processo dinâmico de formação e reabsorção.

Bone metabolism is a dynamic process of formation and resorption.

Technical medical definition.

A regulação hormonal é intrínseca ao bom funcionamento do metabolismo.

Hormonal regulation is intrinsic to the proper functioning of the metabolism.

Advanced adjective 'intrínseca'.

O metabolismo anaeróbico lático ocorre durante exercícios de altíssima intensidade.

Lactic anaerobic metabolism occurs during very high-intensity exercises.

Superlative 'altíssima'.

Muitas toxinas ambientais podem atuar como desreguladores do metabolismo.

Many environmental toxins can act as metabolism disruptors.

Noun 'desreguladores' (disruptors).

O estudo do metabolismo de fármacos é essencial para a segurança dos pacientes.

The study of drug metabolism is essential for patient safety.

Formal genitive 'de fármacos'.

A termogênese é um componente vital do metabolismo energético.

Thermogenesis is a vital component of energy metabolism.

Specific biochemical term 'termogênese'.

A homeostase é mantida através de uma intrincada rede de reações do metabolismo.

Homeostasis is maintained through an intricate network of metabolic reactions.

Passive voice 'é mantida'.

O metabolismo social de uma cidade pode ser analisado pelo seu fluxo de recursos.

The social metabolism of a city can be analyzed by its flow of resources.

Metaphorical/Sociological use of the term.

Erros inatos do metabolismo exigem diagnóstico precoce e intervenção rigorosa.

Inborn errors of metabolism require early diagnosis and rigorous intervention.

Highly technical medical phrase 'Erros inatos'.

A plasticidade do metabolismo permite que o corpo se adapte a condições extremas.

The plasticity of the metabolism allows the body to adapt to extreme conditions.

Subjunctive 'se adapte' after 'permite que'.

O metabolismo oxidativo nas mitocôndrias é a principal fonte de ATP.

Oxidative metabolism in mitochondria is the main source of ATP.

Technical biochemical description.

A interconectividade das vias do metabolismo impossibilita uma análise isolada.

The interconnectivity of metabolic pathways makes isolated analysis impossible.

Complex subject with 'impossibilita'.

A influência da microbiota intestinal no metabolismo humano é um campo em expansão.

The influence of the gut microbiota on human metabolism is an expanding field.

Advanced scientific topic.

Substâncias ergogênicas podem mascarar deficiências no metabolismo natural.

Ergogenic substances can mask deficiencies in natural metabolism.

Vocabulary related to sports ethics.

Häufige Kollokationen

acelerar o metabolismo

metabolismo lento

metabolismo basal

estimular o metabolismo

metabolismo acelerado

distúrbio do metabolismo

metabolismo da glicose

ativar o metabolismo

metabolismo energético

metabolismo hepático

Häufige Phrasen

Meu metabolismo está devagar.

— My metabolism is slow/sluggish.

Sinto que meu metabolismo está devagar ultimamente.

Como acelerar o metabolismo?

— How to speed up the metabolism?

Muitas pessoas pesquisam como acelerar o metabolismo na internet.

Isso faz mal para o metabolismo.

— This is bad for the metabolism.

Ficar sem comer por muito tempo faz mal para o metabolismo.

Tenho um metabolismo de ferro.

— I have a very strong/fast metabolism (metaphorical).

Ele come de tudo e não engorda; tem um metabolismo de ferro.

O metabolismo muda com o tempo.

— Metabolism changes over time.

Não se preocupe, o metabolismo muda com o tempo.

É tudo culpa do metabolismo.

— It's all the metabolism's fault.

Não consigo emagrecer, é tudo culpa do metabolismo.

Um metabolismo saudável é essencial.

— A healthy metabolism is essential.

Um metabolismo saudável é essencial para ter energia.

O metabolismo não perdoa.

— The metabolism doesn't forgive (meaning you pay for bad habits).

Depois dos 40, o metabolismo não perdoa os excessos.

Ativar o metabolismo logo cedo.

— To activate the metabolism early in the day.

Gosto de malhar para ativar o metabolismo logo cedo.

Respeite o seu metabolismo.

— Respect your metabolism.

Cada corpo é diferente, respeite o seu metabolismo.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

metabolismo vs Digestão

Metabolism happens in cells; digestion happens in the stomach/intestines.

metabolismo vs Metabolização

This is the 'process of metabolizing' a specific substance, not the whole system.

metabolismo vs Energia

Metabolism produces energy; they are related but not the same thing.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"metabolismo de passarinho"

— To eat very little but have a very fast metabolism; or to have a body that processes food very quickly.

Ela tem metabolismo de passarinho, come e já está com fome de novo.

informal

"queimar o que come"

— To have a metabolism that burns everything one eats immediately.

Ele tem sorte, o metabolismo dele queima tudo o que ele come.

informal

"motor do corpo"

— A metaphor for metabolism being the engine of the body.

O metabolismo é o verdadeiro motor do corpo.

metaphorical

"fogo interno"

— Sometimes used in holistic contexts to describe metabolic heat/energy.

Mantenha seu fogo interno (metabolismo) ativo com exercícios.

informal/holistic

"metabolismo de tartaruga"

— A very slow metabolism.

Com esse metabolismo de tartaruga, vai ser difícil perder peso.

informal

"metabolismo a mil"

— A metabolism that is working very fast or at full capacity.

Depois da corrida, meu metabolismo fica a mil.

slang/informal

"metabolismo preguiçoso"

— A 'lazy' or slow metabolism.

Preciso de algo para acordar meu metabolismo preguiçoso.

informal

"escravo do metabolismo"

— Someone whose weight or energy is entirely dictated by their metabolic rate.

Sou um escravo do meu metabolismo lento.

informal

"metabolismo blindado"

— A metabolism that seems resistant to change or weight gain.

Ele tem um metabolismo blindado, nada o afeta.

slang

"zerar o metabolismo"

— To drastically slow down the metabolism (usually through extreme dieting).

Fazer dietas malucas pode quase zerar o seu metabolismo.

informal

Leicht verwechselbar

metabolismo vs Metabólico

It's the adjective form.

Metabolismo is the noun (the thing); metabólico is the adjective (describing the thing).

Ele tem um problema metabólico.

metabolismo vs Metabolizar

It's the verb form.

Metabolismo is the system; metabolizar is the action the system performs.

O corpo precisa metabolizar o açúcar.

metabolismo vs Catabolismo

It's a part of metabolism.

Catabolismo specifically refers to breaking things down to get energy.

O catabolismo ocorre durante o jejum.

metabolismo vs Anabolismo

It's a part of metabolism.

Anabolismo specifically refers to building things up (like muscle).

O anabolismo requer energia.

metabolismo vs Dieta

Often discussed together.

Dieta is what you eat; metabolismo is how your body uses what you eat.

A dieta afeta o metabolismo.

Satzmuster

O meu [noun] é [adjective].

O meu metabolismo é lento.

[Subject] ajuda o metabolismo.

O café ajuda o metabolismo.

Se eu [verb], meu metabolismo [verb].

Se eu correr, meu metabolismo acelera.

É importante [verb] o metabolismo.

É importante entender o metabolismo.

A relação entre [noun] e metabolismo...

A relação entre sono e metabolismo é clara.

Devido a [noun], o metabolismo...

Devido à homeostase, o metabolismo se ajusta.

Tenho um metabolismo [adjective].

Tenho um metabolismo saudável.

O metabolismo de [pessoa] é...

O metabolismo de Maria é invejável.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

metabolismo

metabólito

metabolização

Verben

metabolizar

Adjektive

metabólico

Verwandt

anabolismo

catabolismo

digestão

energia

enzima

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frequency

Very frequent in health, fitness, and medical domains.

Häufige Fehler

A metabolismo → O metabolismo
Metabolismo is a masculine noun.
Metabolismo rapida → Metabolismo rápido
Adjectives must match the masculine gender of the noun.
Pronouncing it me-TAB-o-lismo → me-ta-bo-LIS-mo
The stress is on the penultimate syllable in Portuguese.
Using it for stomach pain → Má digestão
Metabolism is not the same as the act of digesting food.
Metabolização (when referring to the system) → Metabolismo
Metabolização is the process of a specific substance; metabolismo is the system.

Tipps

Check the Gender

Always pair 'metabolismo' with masculine articles and adjectives. 'O metabolismo é fantástico!'

The 'LIS' Rule

Put the strength of your voice on the 'LIS' syllable: me-ta-bo-LIS-mo.

Learn the Verb

Learn 'metabolizar' alongside the noun to describe what the liver or cells do.

Gym Talk

If you go to a gym in Brazil, you will hear this word daily. Listen for it!

Catabolism/Anabolism

If you are a health professional, learn these two sub-terms as well.

Meta-Body

Think 'Meta' (change) + 'Body'. It's the change happening in your body.

Avoid English Stress

Don't write it with an English mindset; keep the Portuguese rhythm in your head.

Vocalized L

Expect the 'L' to disappear into a 'U' sound in Brazilian Portuguese.

Not just for humans

Use it for animals, plants, and even 'social systems' in advanced Portuguese.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of a 'METABOLic ISland' (metabol-ismo) where your body processes all the food you eat to survive.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a small chemical factory inside your stomach with 'METABOLISMO' written on the door in neon lights.

Word Web

Body Energy Food Calories Health Science Cell Life

Herausforderung

Try to use the phrase 'Meu metabolismo' in a sentence about your morning routine today.

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'metabolē', meaning 'change' or 'transformation'. It entered Portuguese through the Scientific Latin 'metabolismus'.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The act of changing or turning.

Indo-European (Greek -> Latin -> Portuguese).

Kultureller Kontext

Be careful when discussing metabolism with others as it can be a sensitive topic related to body weight and eating disorders.

English speakers use 'metabolism' in almost identical contexts, making this a very easy concept to transfer.

Nutritional guides by Dr. Lair Ribeiro (Brazil) Fitness programs like 'Queima de 48 Horas' Standard biology textbooks used in CPLP countries.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

At the gym

Como acelerar o metabolismo?
Treino para o metabolismo.
Gasto metabólico.
Suplemento para metabolismo.

At the doctor

Meu metabolismo é lento.
Exame de metabolismo.
Problemas metabólicos.
Taxa basal.

In the kitchen

Comida boa para o metabolismo.
Termogênicos.
Metabolismo e dieta.
Café e metabolismo.

Scientific study

Vias metabólicas.
Metabolismo celular.
Reações químicas.
Processo metabólico.

General conversation

O metabolismo muda.
Tenho metabolismo rápido.
Culpa do metabolismo.
Saúde e metabolismo.

Gesprächseinstiege

"Você acha que o seu metabolismo mudou muito nos últimos anos?"

"Quais alimentos você come para tentar acelerar o seu metabolismo?"

"Você acredita que a genética é o fator mais importante para o metabolismo?"

"Você já fez algum exame para medir o seu metabolismo basal?"

"Na sua opinião, qual é o melhor exercício para o metabolismo?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Descreva como você se sente em relação ao seu metabolismo e nível de energia hoje.

Escreva sobre uma mudança na sua dieta que afetou o seu metabolismo.

O que você faria se tivesse um metabolismo extremamente rápido por um dia?

Reflita sobre a importância de manter um metabolismo saudável para a longevidade.

Como a cultura do seu país vê a relação entre metabolismo e aparência física?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It is masculine. You should always say 'o metabolismo'.

You say 'metabolismo rápido'.

The plural is 'metabolismos', though it is rarely used.

Yes, plants also have a metabolism (metabolismo vegetal).

It usually sounds like a 'u', so 'metabo-u-ismo'.

Common verbs include 'acelerar' (speed up) and 'estimular' (stimulate).

Yes, it's very common in health and fitness conversations.

Yes, it is a direct cognate with the same biological and colloquial meanings.

It is the 'Basal Metabolic Rate', the energy you burn at rest.

You say 'Meu metabolismo é lento'.

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