mood variations

[/muːd ˌvɛəriˈeɪʃənz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
variações de humor
1. Changes or fluctuations in a person's emotional state or disposition
Her mood variations throughout the day made it difficult to plan social activities.
As variações de humor dela durante o dia tornavam difícil planejar atividades sociais.
2. Observable shifts in someone's emotional responses that may be unpredictable or cyclical
Teenagers often experience significant mood variations due to hormonal changes.
Adolescentes frequentemente experimentam variações significativas de humor devido a mudanças hormonais.
3. In psychology, fluctuations in emotional states that may indicate underlying mental health conditions
The doctor monitored the patient's mood variations to assess treatment effectiveness.
O médico monitorou as variações de humor do paciente para avaliar a eficácia do tratamento.
In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'variações de humor' is commonly discussed in health, wellness, and psychological settings. The phrase has gained increasing usage in urban areas with discussions about mental health awareness. In the USA, 'mood variations' is frequently associated with mental health conditions and is part of standard medical terminology discussed by healthcare professionals and in popular wellness discourse.
NYC Slang
mood swings / being all over the place emotionally
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mood swingsemotional fluctuationschanges in temperamentemotional shiftsmood changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
emotional stabilityconsistencysteadinessequanimity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
variações de humor
Most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
oscilações de humor
Alternative form used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
variações de mood
Increasingly common anglicism among younger speakers
Portugal
variações de disposição / oscilações de humor
Portuguese preference for 'disposição' in some contexts

Related Words

moodemotiontemperamentdispositionemotional statebipolar disorderhormonal changes

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have mood swings
emotional rollercoaster
up and down emotionally
on an emotional journey
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