evince concern

[ɪˈvɪns kənˈsɜrn]
verb phrase
demonstrar preocupação
1. to clearly show or display worry, anxiety, or care about something
The CEO evinced concern about the company's financial future during the meeting.
O CEO demonstrou preocupação com o futuro financeiro da empresa durante a reunião.
2. to make evident or manifest a feeling of concern
She evinced concern for her elderly mother's health.
Ela demonstrou preocupação com a saúde de sua mãe idosa.
The phrase 'evince concern' is formal and literary, commonly used in business, academic, and diplomatic contexts in English-speaking countries. In Portuguese, 'demonstrar preocupação' is the standard equivalent, though 'mostrar preocupação' is more conversational. This phrase reflects professional communication styles in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show concerndisplay worrymanifest anxietyexpress uneasinessreveal apprehension
Antonyms / Antônimos
hide concernconceal worrymask anxietyshow indifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar preocupação
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar preocupação
slightly more colloquial variant
São Paulo
evidenciar preocupação
more formal/technical usage
Portugal
demonstrar preocupação
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal register

Related Words

evinceconcerndemonstrateexpressmanifest worry

Related Idioms & Phrases

show one's colors
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
let the cat out of the bag
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