be uprising

[/bi ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ/]
verb phrase
estar em revolta; estar se levantando
1. to be in the process of rebelling or revolting against authority or an established system
The citizens are uprising against the oppressive government.
Os cidadãos estão em revolta contra o governo opressivo.
2. to be rising up physically or metaphorically
The sun is uprising over the mountains.
O sol está nascendo sobre as montanhas.
3. to be emerging or appearing suddenly
New opportunities are uprising in the market.
Novas oportunidades estão surgindo no mercado.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'estar em revolta' emphasizes emotional and political resistance, while in American English 'be uprising' is often used in historical or dramatic contexts referring to organized resistance movements.
NYC Slang
poppin' off; going up in arms
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rebellingrevoltingrising upinsurrecting
Antonyms / Antônimos
submittingsurrenderingcomplyingyielding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar em revolta; estar se levantando
most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
estar em insurreição; estar a levantar-se
Portuguese European uses 'insurreição' more formally

Related Words

uprisingrevoltrebellioninsurrectionrise

Related Idioms & Phrases

rise up against
take up arms
stand up to
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