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continuous stress

[/kənˈtɪnjuəs strɛs/]
nounpl: continuous stresses
estresse contínuo
1. Prolonged psychological or physical strain that persists over an extended period without relief
Continuous stress from work can lead to burnout and health problems.
O estresse contínuo do trabalho pode levar ao esgotamento e problemas de saúde.
2. In engineering, a constant force or load applied to a material over time
The bridge was subjected to continuous stress from heavy traffic.
A ponte foi submetida a estresse contínuo do tráfego pesado.
Synonyms
chronic stressprolonged stresssustained stressongoing stress
Antonyms
acute stressintermittent stressreliefrelaxation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estresse contínuo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
stress contínuo
Sometimes stress is used directly without translation
Technical/Medical
tensão continuada
Alternative used in medical and engineering contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

under constant pressure
stretched to the limit
no rest for the wicked
relentless grind
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