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friction

[/ˈfrɪkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: frictions
fricção
1. The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another
The friction between the tires and the road provides traction.
A fricção entre os pneus e a estrada proporciona aderência.
2. Conflict or disagreement between people or groups
There was friction between the two departments over budget allocation.
Houve fricção entre os dois departamentos sobre a alocação do orçamento.
3. The action of one surface rubbing against another
Friction can generate heat.
A fricção pode gerar calor.
Synonyms
resistancerubbingconflictdiscordtension
Antonyms
agreementharmonysmoothness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fricção
Standard usage for both physical and metaphorical contexts
São Paulo
fricção
Common in both technical and colloquial speech
Rio de Janeiro
fricção
Standard usage, sometimes used colloquially for interpersonal conflict
Portugal
fricção
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

create friction - gerar fricção/conflito
friction point - ponto de fricção/discordância
without friction - sem atrito/sem conflito
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