effusion
1. The act of pouring out or flowing out; an outpouring of liquid, emotion, or words
The effusion of blood from the wound was concerning.
A efusão de sangue da ferida era preocupante.
2. In medicine, the abnormal accumulation of fluid in body cavities or tissues
The doctor detected a pleural effusion in the patient's lungs.
O médico detectou uma efusão pleural nos pulmões do paciente.
3. An emotional or enthusiastic outpouring of feelings, words, or praise
The crowd greeted the hero with efusion and cheers.
A multidão recebeu o herói com efusão e aplausos.
4. In geology, the pouring out of lava from a volcano
The volcanic effusion lasted for several weeks.
A efusão vulcânica durou várias semanas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'efusão' is frequently used to describe warm, enthusiastic emotional expression, which is valued in Brazilian culture. The term is also prevalent in medical terminology across Portuguese-speaking countries. The word conveys both literal (physical fluid) and metaphorical (emotional) meanings depending on context.
Related Idioms & Phrases
com efusão - with great enthusiasm and emotion
efusão de sentimentos - outpouring of feelings
efusão de calorosos cumprimentos - warm outpouring of greetings
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