increased levels

[ɪnˈkrist ˈlevəlz]
noun phrase
níveis aumentados
1. A rise or elevation in the quantity, degree, or intensity of something measurable
The doctor noted increased levels of cholesterol in the patient's blood test.
O médico observou níveis aumentados de colesterol no exame de sangue do paciente.
2. Higher amounts or concentrations of a substance, condition, or phenomenon compared to a previous or baseline measurement
Increased levels of pollution were recorded in the city during rush hour.
Níveis aumentados de poluição foram registrados na cidade durante a hora de pico.
3. Enhanced or elevated rates of occurrence or intensity
The company experienced increased levels of productivity after implementing new software.
A empresa experimentou níveis aumentados de produtividade após implementar novo software.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'increased levels' is frequently used in medical, environmental, and business contexts. In Brazil, healthcare professionals commonly use 'níveis aumentados' or 'níveis elevados' interchangeably when discussing lab results or clinical measurements. The phrase carries technical weight and is typically found in formal written communication, reports, and professional discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
higher levelselevated levelsraised levelsgreater amountsincreased amountsintensified levels
Antonyms / Antônimos
decreased levelslower levelsreduced levelsdiminished levelsdeclining levels

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
níveis aumentados
Standard term used throughout Brazil in formal and informal contexts
Brazil (Medical/Scientific)
níveis elevados
Commonly used in medical and scientific contexts in Brazil
Portugal
níveis aumentados; níveis elevados
Both terms are used equivalently in Portugal
São Paulo/Rio de Janeiro
níveis mais altos
More colloquial alternative in urban speech

Related Words

concentrationquantitymeasurementthresholdescalationamplification

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach new levels
take something to the next level
level up
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