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increase in intensity

[ɪnˈkriːs ɪn ɪnˈtensɪti]
noun/verb phrase
aumento de intensidade
1. A process of becoming stronger, more forceful, or more concentrated in degree or effect
The increase in intensity of the storm made it difficult to drive.
O aumento de intensidade da tempestade tornou difícil dirigir.
2. To make or become greater in strength, force, or degree
The trainer asked the athletes to increase in intensity during the final lap.
O treinador pediu aos atletas para aumentarem de intensidade na última volta.
Synonyms
intensificationescalationamplificationstrengtheningenhancementaugmentation
Antonyms
decrease in intensityreductiondiminutionweakeningabatement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento de intensidade
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
aumento de intensidade / intensificação
Both terms commonly used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aumento de intensidade
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'intensificação'
Portugal
aumento de intensidade / intensificação
Both acceptable; 'intensificação' more formal in technical writing

Related Idioms & Phrases

ramp up the intensity
step up the pace
turn up the heat
escalate the situation
boost the power
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