excessive exposure

[ɪkˈsɛsɪv ɪkˈspoʊʒər]
noun phrasepl: excessive exposures
exposição excessiva
1. An overabundance or surplus of being revealed, displayed, or subjected to something, often beyond safe, healthy, or desired limits
Excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin damage and increase cancer risk.
A exposição excessiva ao sol pode causar danos à pele e aumentar o risco de câncer.
2. Overexposure of a person, topic, or product in media or public attention
The celebrity complained about excessive exposure in tabloid magazines.
A celebridade reclamou sobre a exposição excessiva em revistas de fofocas.
3. In finance, overextension of investment or financial risk beyond prudent limits
The bank faced losses due to excessive exposure to the housing market.
O banco enfrentou perdas devido à exposição excessiva ao mercado imobiliário.
4. Overexposure to harmful substances, radiation, chemicals, or pathogens
Workers needed protection from excessive exposure to asbestos.
Os trabalhadores precisavam de proteção contra a exposição excessiva ao amianto.
The term 'excessive exposure' is used frequently in Brazilian and American contexts regarding health warnings (sun exposure, chemical exposure), celebrity culture (media overexposure), and financial risk management. In Brazil, environmental and occupational health discussions often emphasize 'exposição excessiva' when discussing worker safety and public health concerns.
NYC Slang
overexposed; too much air time; overdone
Synonyms / Sinônimos
overexposureexcessive disclosureoverextensionsurfeit of exposureinordinate exposure
Antonyms / Antônimos
limited exposureminimal exposureprotectionshieldingsafety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exposição excessiva
Most commonly used term across all regions of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
excesso de exposição
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
exposição excessiva
Standard usage in business and medical contexts
Portugal
exposição excessiva
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood in European Portuguese

Related Words

exposureoverexposevulnerableriskradiationpublicitydisclosure

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught in the spotlight
in the public eye too much
overplayed one's hand
spread too thin
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