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long-term stress

[/lɔŋ tɜːrm strɛs/]
noun
estresse crônico
1. Prolonged psychological or physical tension resulting from ongoing demanding circumstances, lasting weeks, months, or years
Long-term stress can lead to serious health problems if not properly managed.
O estresse crônico pode levar a problemas de saúde graves se não for adequadamente controlado.
2. Sustained activation of the stress response system in the body, causing wear and tear on physical and mental health
Employees experiencing long-term stress often suffer from burnout and reduced productivity.
Funcionários que experimentam estresse crônico frequentemente sofrem de esgotamento profissional e produtividade reduzida.
Synonyms
chronic stresspersistent stressprolonged stressestresse persistenteestresse prolongado
Antonyms
acute stressshort-term stressestresse agudoestresse momentâneo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estresse crônico
most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estresse prolongado
alternative formal usage in professional contexts
Portugal
stress crónico
uses 'stress' directly with Portuguese adjective; 'crónico' spelling standard in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

under pressure
burning the candle at both ends
carrying the weight of the world on one's shoulders
estar sob pressão
viver à beira do colapso
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