lasting effect

[ˈlæstɪŋ ɪˈfɛkt]
noun phrasepl: lasting effects
efeito duradouro
1. a consequence or impact that continues to be relevant or influential over a long period of time
The medication had a lasting effect on her health.
O medicamento teve um efeito duradouro na saúde dela.
2. an impression or influence that persists and remains significant
His mentorship left a lasting effect on her career.
A mentoria dele deixou um efeito duradouro na carreira dela.
3. a permanent or long-term change resulting from an action or event
The policy had a lasting effect on the economy.
A política teve um efeito duradouro na economia.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'lasting effect' is commonly used in academic, professional, and personal contexts to emphasize the importance and permanence of consequences. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'efeito duradouro' is the formal standard, while colloquial speakers may simplify it to 'efeito que fica' (effect that stays). The phrase reflects cultural values around the significance of long-term consequences in decision-making and planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enduring impactpermanent effectlong-term consequencesustained influenceresidual effect
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary effectfleeting impactmomentary effecttransient consequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
efeito duradouro
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
efeito que fica
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
impacto duradouro
often used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
efeito duradouro
same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'impacto prolongado' is also used

Related Words

impactconsequenceinfluencerepercussionaftermathlegacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave a lasting impression
have a lasting impact
make a lasting difference
stand the test of time
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