intensifications

[/ɪnˌtɛnsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: intensifications
intensificações
1. The act or process of making something more intense, stronger, or more severe
The intensifications of the conflict led to increased military presence in the region.
As intensificações do conflito levaram a uma maior presença militar na região.
2. Multiple instances or occurrences of increasing in degree, strength, or effect
Recent intensifications in climate change have alarmed environmental scientists worldwide.
As recentes intensificações nas mudanças climáticas alarmaram cientistas ambientais em todo o mundo.
3. In linguistics or grammar, the strengthening of meaning through emphasis or modification
The speaker used several intensifications to emphasize the urgency of the matter.
O palestrante usou várias intensificações para enfatizar a urgência da questão.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'intensificações' is commonly used in formal, academic, and business contexts. The term is particularly prevalent in discussions about climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and organizational management. In the USA, the English equivalent 'intensifications' is more formal and typically appears in written documentation, news reports, and scientific discourse rather than casual conversation.
NYC Slang
amping up; ramping up; stepping it up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
escalationsamplificationsaugmentationsincreasesstrengthening
Antonyms / Antônimos
reductionsdecreasesdiminishmentsrelaxationsweakenings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
intensificações
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
intensificações
Same usage as Brazil, though sometimes 'reforços' may be used in specific contexts
São Paulo
intensificações
Commonly used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aumento de intensidade
More colloquial alternative sometimes used in everyday speech

Related Words

intensifyintenseintensityintensifierintensification

Related Idioms & Phrases

intensifications of effort
intensifications of pressure
intensifications in conflict
turn up the heat
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