apprehensions
[/ˌæp.rɪˈhen.ʃənz/]
nounpl: apprehensions
apreensões
1. Anxiety or fear about a future event
She had apprehensions about starting her new job.
Ela tinha apreensões sobre começar seu novo emprego.
2. Understanding or perception of something
The apprehension of the concept took time.
A compreensão do conceito levou tempo.
3. The act of arresting or capturing someone
The apprehension of the suspect happened last night.
A apreensão do suspeito ocorreu ontem à noite.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'apreensões' is commonly used to express worries or concerns about uncertain situations. In legal contexts, it refers to arrests or seizures of property. The word is formal and appears frequently in both written and spoken Portuguese, particularly when discussing emotional states or legal proceedings.
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