What is the Portuguese word for "mastication"?

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

English

mastication

Portuguese

mastigação

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Examples of how to use "mastication" in Portuguese

English
Proper chewing helps digestion.
Portuguese
A mastigação correta ajuda a digestão.
English
Chewing aids in the digestion of food.
Portuguese
A mastigação ajuda na digestão dos alimentos.
English
I noticed noises during the chewing of the cake.
Portuguese
Percebi barulhos durante a mastigação do bolo.
English
The teacher explained proper chewing in class.
Portuguese
A professora explicou a mastigação correta em aula.
English
He stopped chewing to answer the phone.
Portuguese
Ele interrompeu a mastigação para responder o telefone.
English
Slow chewing makes it easier to feel full.
Portuguese
A mastigação lenta facilita a sensação de saciedade.

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Proper chewing helps digestion.

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