marked stress
[/mɑːrkt stres/]
nounpl: marked stresses
estresse acentuado
1. Clearly noticeable or pronounced psychological or physical tension and strain
After the accident, she showed marked stress in her behavior and sleep patterns.
Após o acidente, ela apresentava estresse acentuado em seu comportamento e padrões de sono.
2. In linguistics, emphasized or prominent stress placed on a syllable or word
The marked stress on the first syllable distinguishes this word from similar ones.
O estresse acentuado na primeira sílaba distingue esta palavra de outras semelhantes.
3. Significant emotional or mental pressure evident through observable signs
The patient displayed marked stress during the medical examination.
O paciente apresentava estresse acentuado durante o exame médico.
The term 'marked stress' is commonly used in medical, psychological, and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, it often appears in clinical evaluations and formal reports. In American English, it's frequently used in healthcare settings and formal communications to describe observable symptoms of stress or tension.
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