corrente

[ko-REN-tuh]

noun/adjectivefemininepl: correntes

current/chain

1. A continuous flow of electricity, water, or air

The electric current is too strong.

A corrente elétrica é muito forte.

2. A series of metal links or rings connected together

He wore a gold chain around his neck.

Ele usava uma corrente de ouro no pescoço.

3. A continuous sequence or series of events, ideas, or people

A chain of command must be respected.

A corrente de comando deve ser respeitada.

4. Adjective: current, present, or ongoing

The current situation is complex.

A situação corrente é complexa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

corrente

Standard usage for both electrical current and chain

São Paulo

corrente

Common in both technical and everyday contexts

Rio de Janeiro

corrente

Standard usage, sometimes 'corrente de ar' for air current

Portugal

corrente

Identical usage; 'corrente de ar' for draft/air current

corrente de ouro - golden chain (luxury or prosperity)

corrente de ar - draft or air current

quebrar a corrente - to break the chain (end a cycle)

corrente de favores - chain of favors (reciprocal obligations)

corrente elétrica - electric current

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