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intensity

[/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/]
nounfemininepl: intensities / intensidades
intensidade
1. The quality of being intense; extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling
The intensity of the storm caught everyone by surprise.
A intensidade da tempestade surpreendeu a todos.
2. The degree or level of something measurable, such as light, sound, or radiation
The intensity of the light was too bright for my eyes.
A intensidade da luz era muito forte para meus olhos.
3. Emotional strength or passion; depth of feeling
She spoke with great intensity about her passion for environmental conservation.
Ela falou com grande intensidade sobre sua paixão pela conservação ambiental.
Synonyms
strengthforcevigorseveritypassion
Antonyms
weaknessmildnessgentlenessmoderation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intensidade
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intensidade
Standard usage; colloquially may say 'força' for strength aspect
São Paulo
intensidade
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
intensidade
Standard usage; sometimes 'intenso' used as adjective form

Related Idioms & Phrases

with intensity - com intensidade
reach a peak intensity - atingir uma intensidade máxima
dial up the intensity - aumentar a intensidade
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