mounting intensity

[ˈmaʊntɪŋ ɪnˈtɛnsɪti]
noun phrasepl: mounting intensities
intensidade crescente
1. A gradual or progressive increase in the strength, force, or degree of something
The mounting intensity of the storm forced residents to evacuate.
A intensidade crescente da tempestade forçou os residentes a evacuar.
2. An escalating level of effort, emotion, or pressure that builds over time
The mounting intensity of the competition between the two companies led to innovation.
A intensidade crescente da competição entre as duas empresas levou à inovação.
3. A progressive increase in severity or seriousness of a situation
The mounting intensity of the conflict required immediate diplomatic intervention.
A intensidade crescente do conflito exigiu intervenção diplomática imediata.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in contexts ranging from weather reports and sports commentary to news about conflicts and business competition. In Brazil, it frequently appears in media discussions about social tensions, political situations, and economic pressures. The phrase reflects modern usage patterns in describing dynamic, evolving situations across professional, journalistic, and casual contexts.
NYC Slang
things ramping up / heat cranking up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
escalating intensityincreasing intensitygrowing severityrising pressureescalation
Antonyms / Antônimos
decreasing intensitydiminishing intensitywaning pressurede-escalation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intensidade crescente
Standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
intensidade cada vez maior
Common colloquial variation
São Paulo
intensidade crescente / aumento de intensidade
Both forms widely used in business and media contexts
Portugal
intensidade crescente / aumento progressivo de intensidade
More formal phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

intensifyescalatesurgecrescendoaccelerationbuildup

Related Idioms & Phrases

mounting pressure
building momentum
coming to a head
escalating situation
tension rising
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