choque cultural
[ˈʃɔ.ki kul.tu.ˈɾaw]
nounmasculinepl: choques culturais
culture shock
1. The feeling of disorientation and discomfort that people experience when they are exposed to an unfamiliar culture or environment
Moving to Japan was a culture shock for the American expatriate who had never left North America.
Mudar-se para o Japão foi um choque cultural para o expatriado americano que nunca tinha saído da América do Norte.
2. The psychological impact resulting from sudden immersion in a significantly different cultural context
She experienced severe culture shock after immigrating to Brazil and struggling with the local customs and language.
Ela sofreu um choque cultural severo após imigrar para o Brasil e dificuldade em se adaptar aos costumes locais e à língua.
This term is widely recognized in both Brazilian and Portuguese contexts, particularly relevant in contemporary discussions of immigration, international business, and academic exchange programs. In Brazil, with its diverse immigrant populations, the concept is frequently discussed in educational and social integration programs. The term is used both literally to describe immediate discomfort and figuratively to describe ongoing cultural adjustment challenges.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sofrer um choque cultural
passar por um choque cultural
superar o choque cultural
choque cultural reverso
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