What is the Portuguese word for "fasting"?

Learn how to say "fasting" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

fasting

Portuguese

jejum

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Examples of how to use "fasting" in Portuguese

English
I fasted for 12 hours.
Portuguese
Fiz um jejum de 12 horas.
English
He fasted all day long.
Portuguese
Ele fez jejum durante o dia inteiro.
English
The doctor recommended fasting before the exam.
Portuguese
O médico recomendou jejum antes do exame.
English
Prolonged fasting can cause temporary weakness.
Portuguese
Jejum prolongado pode causar fraqueza temporária.
English
She observed fasting for religious reasons.
Portuguese
Ela observou jejum por motivos religiosos.
English
We broke the fast with a light soup.
Portuguese
Quebramos o jejum com uma sopa leve.

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I fasted for 12 hours.

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