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acute stress

[/əˈkjuːt strɛs/]
noun
estresse agudo
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.
Synonyms
acute anxietyshort-term stressimmediate stress responsesituational stress
Antonyms
chronic stresslong-term stressprolonged stress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estresse agudo
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estresse agudo
Standard usage in business and medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estresse agudo
Common in psychological and healthcare settings
Portugal
stress agudo
Often uses the English term 'stress' directly; estresse is also understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

under pressure
in the heat of the moment
fight-or-flight response
nerves on edge
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