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ephemeral condition

[ɪˈfɛmərəl kənˈdɪʃən]
nounpl: ephemeral conditions
condição efêmera
1. A temporary or short-lived state or circumstance that is not permanent or lasting
The patient's fever was an ephemeral condition that resolved within days.
A febre do paciente era uma condição efêmera que se resolveu em dias.
2. A fleeting or transient situation that exists only briefly before disappearing
The economic boom proved to be merely an ephemeral condition.
O boom econômico provou ser apenas uma condição efêmera.
Synonyms
temporary conditiontransient conditionfleeting conditionpassing statemomentary situation
Antonyms
permanent conditionchronic conditionenduring statelasting condition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condição efêmera
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
condição passageira
Common alternative phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
situação temporária
Informal alternative
Portugal
condição efémera
Portuguese spelling variant with accent

Related Idioms & Phrases

here today, gone tomorrow
a flash in the pan
passing fancy
momentary lapse
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