How to Say "Aids" in Portuguese

aids

aids is the Portuguese term for AIDS, a chronic medical condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Brazil, the most common term is AIDS. In Portugal, the term SIDA is commonly used instead.

The acronym aids is treated as a feminine noun in Portuguese and is preceded by the feminine definite article a.

Brazil was one of the first countries to implement a universal and free access policy for antiretroviral drugs to treat aids, making the term closely associated with public health rights in Brazilian discourse.
Portuguese speakers often use the phrase soropositivo (seropositive) as a gentler, more clinical alternative to saying someone has aids.
In Brazilian Portuguese, the acronym AIDS is pronounced as a word rather than as individual letters, similar to how 'AIDS' is spoken in English.

Cientistas estão trabalhando duro para acabar com a AIDS.
Scientists are working hard to put an end to AIDS.
This sentence shows the use of aids in the context of scientific research.
Tatoeba #1571722 by paula_guisard, translation #23985 by CK
Espero que algum cientista logo descubra uma cura para a AIDS.
I hope that some scientist will soon discover a cure for AIDS.
This sentence shows aids used when discussing a medical cure.
Tatoeba #1371927 by alexmarcelo, translation #276300 by CM
As pessoas que fazem sexo promíscuo não têm medo das ISTs como a AIDS?
Aren't people who have promiscuous sex afraid of VDs like AIDS?
This sentence shows aids mentioned alongside other sexually transmitted infections.
Tatoeba #8518312 by Castro5432, translation #463937 by blay_paul

Lucas and Beatriz are discussing a medical documentary in the living room.

Lucas

O documentário falava sobre a história da AIDS.
The documentary talked about the history of AIDS.
Beatriz

Era muito informativo, Lucas.
It was very informative, Lucas.
Lucas

Sim, a prevenção da AIDS é um tema importante.
Yes, AIDS prevention is an important topic.
Beatriz

Com certeza, a educação salva vidas.
Definitely, education saves lives.

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