1. A sudden, intense stress response triggered by a specific event or situation, typically short-term and resolving once the stressor is removed
The athlete experienced acute stress before the championship game.
O atleta experimentou estresse agudo antes do jogo do campeonato.
2. A psychological or physiological reaction characterized by increased heart rate, anxiety, and tension in response to an immediate threat or challenge
After the car accident, she suffered from acute stress symptoms.
Depois do acidente de carro, ela sofria com sintomas de estresse agudo.