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.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →