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sexual arousal

/ˈsekʃuəl əˈraʊzəl/

Tradução: Estado de excitação ou estímulo sexual, envolvendo respostas fisiológicas e psicológicas que preparam o corpo para a atividade sexual.

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/ˈsekʃuəl əˈraʊzəl/C1formalmedical
  • ptEstado de excitação ou estímulo sexual, envolvendo respostas fisiológicas e psicológicas que preparam o corpo para a atividade sexual.

The state of being sexually excited or stimulated, involving physiological and psychological responses that prepare the body for sexual activity.

  1. Physiological responseC1formal

    The state of being sexually excited, involving physical and psychological changes in the body.

    ptExcitação sexual

    • Sexual arousal can be triggered by visual, tactile, or mental stimuli.
    • The study measured changes in heart rate during sexual arousal.
    • Both men and women experience increased blood flow during sexual arousal.
  2. Emotional stateB2informal

    A feeling of heightened desire or excitement related to sexual activity.

    ptExcitação sexual

    • He felt a wave of sexual arousal when she touched his hand.
    • The movie's romantic scenes caused sexual arousal in many viewers.
    • Sexual arousal is a natural part of human intimacy.