mood change
[/muːd tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: mood changes
mudança de humor
1. A shift or alteration in a person's emotional state or disposition
His sudden mood change made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner party.
Sua mudança de humor repentina deixou todos desconfortáveis na festa de jantar.
2. In psychology/medicine: a fluctuation in emotional affect that may indicate a medical or psychiatric condition
The patient reported frequent mood changes throughout the day.
O paciente relatou mudanças frequentes de humor ao longo do dia.
3. A noticeable transition from one emotional state to another within a short time period
After receiving the good news, there was a dramatic mood change in the room.
Após receber a notícia boa, houve uma mudança dramática de humor na sala.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'mudança de humor' is frequently used in casual conversation and medical contexts. Americans often use 'mood swing' more colloquially, while 'mood change' is preferred in clinical and formal settings. In Portugal, there's a tendency toward more formal psychological terminology. The concept is widely recognized across cultures as a normal human experience but can indicate concern when extreme or frequent.
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