low threshold
[loʊ ˈθreʃ.oʊld]
noun phrasepl: low thresholds
limiar baixo
1. A low level or standard that must be met before something occurs or is triggered; a minimal requirement or condition
The organization has a low threshold for accepting membership applications.
A organização tem um limiar baixo para aceitar inscrições de membros.
2. In psychology or medicine, a minimal level of stimulus required to produce a response or reaction
Patients with chronic pain often have a low threshold for discomfort.
Pacientes com dor crônica frequentemente têm um limiar baixo para o desconforto.
3. A minimal tolerance level; a quick tendency to react negatively to something
He has a low threshold for frustration when dealing with technology.
Ele tem um limiar baixo de tolerância para frustração ao lidar com tecnologia.
This phrase is commonly used in English in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing behavioral patterns, medical conditions, or acceptance criteria. In Brazil, 'limiar baixo' is used primarily in academic, medical, and technical contexts. The expression reflects modern psychological and sociological understanding of individual differences in stimulus sensitivity and tolerance.
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