batimento cardíaco
The English phrase heartbeat is translated into Portuguese as batimento cardíaco.
batimento cardíaco refers to one pulsation of the heart.
Meaning: one pulsation of the heart (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of batimento (beating/pulsation) and cardíaco (cardiac/relating to the heart).
Which one should you use?
While batimento cardíaco is a standard way to describe a heartbeat, you may also see pulsação cardíaca used as a more technical or medical synonym meaning cardiac pulsation. Additionally, pulsação is an acceptable formal term when referring more generally to a pulse or pulsation.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, heartbeats, use batimentos cardíacos. In this case, both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the phrase coração a mil ('heart at a thousand') is a common idiom used to describe a heartbeat that is racing due to anxiety or excitement.
- The verb bater used in batimento is incredibly versatile and can also mean 'to hit', 'to knock', or even 'to strike' a match.
- In poetic or romantic contexts, Portuguese often uses batidas ('beats/strikes') instead of batimentos to describe the rhythmic thumping of a heart in love.
Examples in context
- Abafe a voz da incerteza com o som de seu próprio batimento cardíaco.Drown out the voice of uncertainty with the sound of your own heartbeat.This sentence is useful for describing the sound of one's own batimento cardíaco.Tatoeba #4264749 by alcalino, translation #4264738 by alcalino
- A medicação de Leila era essencial para manter um batimento cardíaco regular.Layla's medication was essential to maintain a steady heartbeat.This sentence illustrates the use of batimento cardíaco in a medical context regarding a steady rhythm.Tatoeba #6112041 by carlosalberto, translation #6111529 by OsoHombre
- Tenho problemas com os meus batimentos cardíacosI have problems with my heartbeat
- Sinto a batida do meu coraçãoI feel my heartbeat
- O médico monitorou meus batimentos cardíacosThe doctor monitored my heartbeat
- Estou tão animado! Sinto a batida do meu coração aceleradaI'm so excited! I feel my heartbeat racing
- O médico ouviu um batimento cardíaco irregular.The doctor heard an irregular heartbeat.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are at a medical appointment.
- BeatrizO médico está medindo seu batimento cardíaco agora.The doctor is measuring your heartbeat now.
- LucasEstou um pouco nervoso, Beatriz.I am a bit nervous, Beatriz.
- BeatrizTente relaxar para normalizar o batimento cardíaco.Try to relax to normalize your heartbeat.
- LucasVou tentar respirar fundo, Lucas.I will try to breathe deeply, Lucas.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
