extreme exposure

[ɪkˈstriːm ɪkˈspoʊʒər]
nounpl: extreme exposures
exposição extrema
1. The state of being subjected to severe or intense conditions, risks, or elements without adequate protection
Extreme exposure to the sun can cause severe skin damage.
A exposição extrema ao sol pode causar danos graves à pele.
2. In photography/cinematography, excessive overexposure of an image or film to light
The photographer avoided extreme exposure by using a neutral density filter.
O fotógrafo evitou exposição extrema usando um filtro de densidade neutra.
3. In business/finance, significant vulnerability or risk to market fluctuations or financial loss
The company had extreme exposure to currency fluctuations.
A empresa tinha exposição extrema às flutuações cambiais.
4. In health/safety contexts, prolonged contact with harmful substances or hazardous conditions
Workers faced extreme exposure to toxic chemicals without proper equipment.
Os trabalhadores enfrentavam exposição extrema a químicos tóxicos sem equipamento adequado.
The term is widely used in Brazilian occupational safety contexts (segurança do trabalho) and in beach/outdoor culture where sun exposure warnings are common. In the USA, it's frequently used in financial and health discourse, particularly regarding workplace safety regulations and environmental hazards.
NYC Slang
getting lit up / getting cooked (in context of sun exposure)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
severe exposureintense exposureexcessive exposurehigh exposureoverexposure
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimal exposurelimited exposureprotectionsheltershielding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exposição extrema
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
exposição extrema
Common in coastal contexts regarding sun/water exposure
São Paulo
exposição extrema
Frequently used in business and financial contexts
Portugal
exposição extrema
Used identically; no regional variation

Related Words

vulnerabilityriskhazarddangeroverexposuresusceptibilityradiation exposurepublic exposure

Related Idioms & Phrases

laid bare
out in the open
leave someone exposed
caught in the crossfire
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