infancy stage
[ˈɪnfənsi steɪdʒ]
nounpl: infancy stages
estágio de infância
1. The earliest period of life, typically from birth to age 3, characterized by complete dependence on caregivers and rapid physical and cognitive development
During the infancy stage, babies develop their first social skills and language abilities.
Durante o estágio de infância, os bebês desenvolvem suas primeiras habilidades sociais e capacidades linguísticas.
2. In business or technology, an early developmental phase of a project, product, or organization
The company is still in the infancy stage, with limited market presence.
A empresa ainda está no estágio de infância, com presença limitada no mercado.
3. The beginning or earliest phase of any process or concept
The internet was in its infancy stage during the 1990s.
A internet estava em seu estágio de infância durante os anos 1990.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'estágio de infância' is commonly used both in pediatric and developmental psychology contexts, as well as in business terminology. The concept of early childhood development (infância) is highly valued in Brazilian culture, with significant emphasis placed on early childhood education (educação infantil). In the USA, the infancy stage has become increasingly important in developmental research and parenting discussions, with substantial focus on brain development during this critical period.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in its infancy - ainda em fase inicial
from infancy - desde a infância
early stages of development - estágios iniciais do desenvolvimento
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