modern tendency

[/ˈmɒdərn ˈtɛndənsi/]
nounpl: modern tendencies
tendência moderna
1. a general direction or inclination characteristic of contemporary times or current practices
The modern tendency is to work remotely rather than in traditional office spaces.
A tendência moderna é trabalhar remotamente em vez de em espaços de escritório tradicionais.
2. a prevailing fashion, style, or approach in current society or a particular field
There is a modern tendency toward minimalism in interior design.
Há uma tendência moderna em direção ao minimalismo no design de interiores.
3. a widespread inclination or trend in contemporary culture, technology, or social behavior
The modern tendency to share personal information on social media has raised privacy concerns.
A tendência moderna de compartilhar informações pessoais nas redes sociais levantou preocupações de privacidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'modern tendency' is frequently discussed in media, marketing, and social discourse. Brazilian society often references modern tendencies when discussing technological adoption, lifestyle changes, and cultural shifts. In the USA, the phrase is commonly used in business, fashion, and tech industries to describe current market directions and consumer behaviors.
NYC Slang
what's trendy now
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contemporary trendcurrent fashionmodern trendpresent-day inclinationzeitgeist
Antonyms / Antônimos
traditional practiceoutdated approacharchaic tendencyhistorical norm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tendência moderna
Standard usage across Brazil; commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tendência moderna
Standard usage; may also use 'moda contemporânea' in casual speech
São Paulo
tendência moderna
Widely used in business and academic contexts; frequent in media
Portugal
tendência moderna
Standard Portuguese usage; equivalent in both European and Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

trendfashionstyleinclinationcontemporarymodernitycurrent

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding the wave of modern tendency
keeping up with modern tendency
going against the grain of modern tendency
following the modern tendency
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