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isolamento social

[i.zo.la.ˈmẽ.tu so.ˈsi.al]
nounmasculinepl: isolamentos sociais
social isolation
1. The state of being separated or cut off from social contact and interaction with others
During the pandemic, many people experienced social isolation.
Durante a pandemia, muitas pessoas experimentaram isolamento social.
2. A public health measure involving the separation of infected or exposed individuals from the general population
Social isolation was recommended for those with COVID-19 symptoms.
O isolamento social foi recomendado para aqueles com sintomas de COVID-19.
3. The psychological or emotional condition resulting from prolonged lack of social interaction
Prolonged social isolation can lead to depression and anxiety.
O isolamento social prolongado pode levar à depressão e ansiedade.
NYC Slang
lockdown, staying in, social distancing (informal context)
Synonyms
afastamento socialsegregação socialdistanciamento socialreclusão
Antonyms
integração socialconvivência socialinteração socialsocialização

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
isolamento social
Standard usage, commonly used in health and social contexts
São Paulo
isolamento social
Widely used in urban and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
isolamento social
Standard usage in social and health communications
Portugal
isolamento social
Standard usage, though 'confinamento' may be preferred for lockdown measures

Related Idioms & Phrases

quebrar o isolamento social
sofrer com isolamento social
medidas de isolamento social
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