A1 noun Neutro

pulse

/pʌls/

The pulse is the regular beat of the heart as it pumps blood through the body. You can usually feel it by pressing your fingers against your wrist or neck.

Exemplos

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1

The doctor checked my pulse to see if my heart was beating normally.

The doctor checked my pulse to see if my heart was beating normally.

2

The medical report indicates that the patient's pulse is stable and strong.

The medical report indicates that the patient's pulse is stable and strong.

3

Whoa, my pulse is going crazy after that long run!

Whoa, my pulse is going crazy after that long run!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
pulse
Verb
pulsate
Adjetivo
pulsating
Relacionado
pulsation
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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'Pulse' and 'Press' both start with 'P'—you must press your skin to find your pulse.

Quiz rápido

The nurse put her fingers on my wrist to feel my ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: pulse

Exemplos

1

The doctor checked my pulse to see if my heart was beating normally.

everyday

The doctor checked my pulse to see if my heart was beating normally.

2

The medical report indicates that the patient's pulse is stable and strong.

formal

The medical report indicates that the patient's pulse is stable and strong.

3

Whoa, my pulse is going crazy after that long run!

informal

Whoa, my pulse is going crazy after that long run!

4

The study measures how caffeine consumption affects the resting pulse of adults.

academic

The study measures how caffeine consumption affects the resting pulse of adults.

5

We need to keep a finger on the pulse of the healthcare industry's new trends.

business

We need to keep a finger on the pulse of the healthcare industry's new trends.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
pulse
Verb
pulsate
Adjetivo
pulsating
Relacionado
pulsation

Colocações comuns

check a pulse check a pulse
rapid pulse rapid pulse
weak pulse weak pulse
resting pulse resting pulse
find a pulse find a pulse

Frases Comuns

take someone's pulse

to measure the heart rate of a person

finger on the pulse

to be aware of the latest developments

pulse rate

the number of heartbeats per minute

Frequentemente confundido com

pulse vs pause

A 'pause' is a temporary stop in action, while a 'pulse' is a rhythmic beat.

pulse vs impulse

An 'impulse' is a sudden urge to do something, whereas 'pulse' refers to the heartbeat.

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Notas de uso

In a medical context, 'pulse' almost always refers to the physical heartbeat. In general English, it can also refer to the 'rhythm' or 'energy' of a place or situation.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'heartbeat' and 'pulse' interchangeably; while related, 'pulse' specifically refers to the tactile throb felt in the arteries.

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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'Pulse' and 'Press' both start with 'P'—you must press your skin to find your pulse.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'pulsus', meaning a beating, blow, or push.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun usually used with 'the' or possessive adjectives like 'my', 'his', 'her'
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Contexto cultural

Checking the pulse is a universal first step in emergency first aid and traditional medicine across the world.

Quiz rápido

The nurse put her fingers on my wrist to feel my ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: pulse

Gramática relacionada

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