nascente

[nɐˈʃẽtə]

adjective/nounfemininepl: nascentes

emerging, nascent, rising; spring (water source)

1. Beginning to exist or develop; in an early stage

A nascent technology that is still being refined

Uma tecnologia nascente que ainda está sendo aperfeiçoada

2. The source or origin of a river or stream; a spring

The nascent of the Amazon River is in the Andes

A nascente do rio Amazonas fica nos Andes

3. Rising or appearing, as the sun

The nascent sun appeared on the horizon

O sol nascente apareceu no horizonte

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General Brazilian

nascente

Commonly used for both emerging things and water springs

Portugal

nascente

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'fonte' for water spring

Technical/Scientific

nascente

Preferred term in geology and hydrology for spring origins

sol nascente - rising sun; new beginning

empresa nascente - startup company

movimento nascente - emerging movement

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