increased demands

[ɪnˈkriːst dɪˈmændz]
noun phrase
demandas aumentadas / exigências crescentes
1. A rise in the amount or intensity of requests, requirements, or expectations placed on a person, organization, or resource
The company faced increased demands from customers during the holiday season.
A empresa enfrentou demandas aumentadas dos clientes durante a temporada de férias.
2. Growing pressure or necessity to meet higher standards or produce greater output
Increased demands on the healthcare system required hiring more staff.
As exigências crescentes no sistema de saúde exigiram a contratação de mais pessoal.
This term is frequently used in business, healthcare, and organizational contexts in both American and Brazilian Portuguese environments. In Brazil, it often appears in news reports about economic pressures and industry challenges. The phrase reflects modern workplace vocabulary and is essential in professional communication across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
growing demandsrising requirementsescalating needshigher expectationsmounting pressure
Antonyms / Antônimos
decreased demandsreduced requirementsdiminishing expectationslower pressure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
demandas aumentadas / exigências crescentes
Most common usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
demandas crescentes
Preferred in local media and business communications
São Paulo
exigências crescentes / demandas maiores
Common in corporate and financial sectors
Portugal
procura crescente / exigências acrescidas
European Portuguese variant, slightly different phrasing

Related Words

demandrequirementexpectationpressureworkloadcapacitysupply and demand

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet increased demands
cope with increased demands
respond to increased demands
handle the pressure
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