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atmosphere

[/ˈætməsfɪr/]
nounfemininepl: atmospheres
atmosfera
1. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
A atmosfera nos protege da radiação solar prejudicial.
2. The pervading mood or emotional tone of a place or situation
The restaurant had a romantic atmosphere.
O restaurante tinha uma atmosfera romântica.
3. A unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level
The pressure was measured at one atmosphere.
A pressão foi medida em uma atmosfera.
NYC Slang
vibe
Synonyms
airambiancemoodenvironmentsettingclimate
Antonyms
vacuum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atmosfera
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atmosfera
Standard usage; sometimes colloquially 'clima' for mood
São Paulo
atmosfera
Standard usage; business contexts may use 'clima' for organizational mood
Portugal
atmosfera
Standard usage; 'ambiente' often preferred for mood/ambiance

Related Idioms & Phrases

atmosphere of tension
create an atmosphere
thick atmosphere
pollute the atmosphere
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