saturnismo
Lead poisoning in Portuguese is saturnismo.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term saturnismo is derived from the Roman god Saturn, who was associated with the metal lead in alchemy.
Which one should you use?
saturnismo is the specific medical/technical term for lead poisoning, whereas intoxicação por chumbo is a descriptive way to say lead intoxication or poisoning by lead.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
saturnismo is the formal medical term used by doctors and in scientific literature. The phrase Intoxicação por Chumbo is also a formal term for lead poisoning.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the term chumbo is often used as slang for a bullet, making the phrase intoxicação por chumbo a potential dark pun in crime novels or street slang.
- In Portuguese, the word intoxicação can mean both a chronic poisoning like saturnismo and a temporary food poisoning, unlike the English 'intoxication' which often implies alcohol.
- Portuguese speakers use the word chumbo for lead, but in a colloquial context, chumbo can also refer to a heavy, oppressive heat or a stifling atmosphere.
Examples in context
- Eu acredito que estou com intoxicação de chumbo. Onde posso encontrar um médico especializado?I believe I have lead poisoning. Where can I find a specialized doctor?
- Os sintomas de intoxicação por chumbo podem incluir fadiga, anemia e danos ao sistema nervoso.Symptoms of lead poisoning may include fatigue, anemia, and damage to the nervous system.
- Lavar bem as mãos antes de comer é uma medida importante para evitar a intoxicação por chumbo.Thoroughly washing your hands before eating is an important measure to prevent lead poisoning.
- O saturnismo é um risco em casas antigas.Lead poisoning is a risk in old houses.
- O médico confirmou o diagnóstico de saturnismo.The doctor confirmed the diagnosis of lead poisoning.
- Precisamos prevenir o saturnismo em crianças.We need to prevent lead poisoning in children.
Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are discussing health risks in an old building.
- LucasA tinta dessa casa pode causar saturnismo.The paint in this house can cause lead poisoning.
- MarianaSério? O que devemos fazer, Lucas?Really? What should we do, Lucas?
- LucasPrecisamos remover a tinta velha agora.We need to remove the old paint now.
- MarianaVocê tem razão, Mariana concorda com você.You are right, Mariana agrees with you.
