pulse

• Substantivo que designa a expansão e contração rítmica das artérias provocada pelos batimentos do coração, frequentemente medida para avaliar a saúde; também pode se referir a um ritmo ou batida regular, como em música ou em fenômenos físicos.

A noun referring to the rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries caused by the beating of the heart, often measured to assess health.

1. HeartbeatB1formalmedical

   The rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries caused by the beating of the heart, felt as a beat.

   Pulso

   • The nurse checked his pulse to see if it was regular.
   • Her pulse was racing after the long run.
   • A weak pulse can indicate a medical emergency.

   Sinônimosbeatpulsationthrob

2. Physics waveB2formalscientific

   A single, short burst of energy or a wave, such as sound, light, or electricity.

   Pulso

   • The machine emits a short pulse of laser light.
   • Sound travels in pulses through the air.
   • The radar sends out a pulse and measures the echo.

   Sinônimosblipburstflashimpulse

3. B1formalbritishculinary

   The edible seeds of leguminous plants, such as beans, lentils, and peas.

   Leguminosas

   • Lentils and chickpeas are types of pulses.
   • Pulses are a great source of protein and fiber.
   • She added a variety of pulses to the soup for extra nutrition.

   Sinônimoslegume

• Verbo usado para indicar uma batida ou pulsação rítmica, como o bater do coração ou de uma onda; também pode significar transmitir, aplicar ou emitir algo de forma ritmada e intermitente.

A verb used to indicate the act of beating or throbbing rhythmically, or to transmit or apply something in a rhythmic, intermittent manner.

1. Beat rhythmicallyB2formalmedical

   To beat or throb with a regular rhythm, like the heart.

   Pulsar

   • Blood pulsed through his veins after the workout.
   • The music pulsed through the speakers at the concert.
   • Her heart pulsed rapidly with excitement.

   Sinônimosbeatdrumpalpitatepoundpulsatethrobthump

2. Emit in wavesC1formaltechnical

   To emit or send out something in a rhythmic or intermittent manner.

   Emitir em pulsos

   • The lighthouse pulsed a beam of light every ten seconds.
   • The machine pulsed a low-frequency sound to detect objects.
   • The laser pulsed energy at precise intervals.