initial sign

[ɪˈnɪʃəl saɪn]
nounpl: initial signs
sinal inicial
1. The first indication or symptom that something is beginning or occurring
The initial signs of the disease appeared after two weeks.
Os sinais iniciais da doença apareceram após duas semanas.
2. An early warning or marker that precedes a larger event or development
The initial signs of economic recovery were encouraging to investors.
Os sinais iniciais de recuperação econômica foram encorajadores para os investidores.
3. The first visible or observable manifestation of a condition, problem, or situation
The initial signs of trouble in the relationship were ignored.
Os sinais iniciais de problemas no relacionamento foram ignorados.
In Brazilian Portuguese medical and scientific contexts, 'sinais iniciais' is frequently used in healthcare communications and weather forecasting. In American English, this term is common in medical, economic, and social discussions, often used to discuss disease symptoms, economic trends, or relationship problems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
early signfirst signpreliminary signearly symptomfirst indicationopening sign
Antonyms / Antônimos
final signlate signconclusive signterminal sign

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sinal inicial
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
primeiro sinal
Common alternative phrasing
São Paulo
sinal inicial / primeiros sinais
Both singular and plural forms widely used
Portugal
sinal inicial
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'primeiro indício' in some contexts

Related Words

symptomindicationsignalmarkeromenwarningpremonitionforewarning

Related Idioms & Phrases

show initial signs of
at the initial sign of
give initial signs
the initial signs were there all along
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