obvious effect

[/ˈɒbviəs ɪˈfɛkt/]
noun phrasepl: obvious effects
efeito óbvio
1. A result or consequence that is clear, evident, and easily perceived without doubt or difficulty
The obvious effect of the medication was a significant reduction in pain.
O efeito óbvio do medicamento foi uma redução significativa da dor.
2. An immediate and unmistakable outcome or impact of an action or event
The obvious effect of the price increase was that fewer customers visited the store.
O efeito óbvio do aumento de preço foi que menos clientes visitaram a loja.
3. A direct and easily observable consequence that requires no further explanation or analysis
The obvious effect of the storm was widespread flooding throughout the city.
O efeito óbvio da tempestade foi inundações generalizadas em toda a cidade.
The phrase 'obvious effect' is used in both American and Brazilian contexts in academic, scientific, and everyday speech to denote consequences that are unmistakable and require no further investigation. In Brazil, it's commonly used in business reports and scientific writing. Americans often use casual equivalents like 'no-brainer' or 'dead giveaway' in informal settings.
NYC Slang
no-brainer consequence / dead giveaway effect
Synonyms / Sinônimos
apparent effectclear consequenceevident resultmanifest outcomevisible impact
Antonyms / Antônimos
hidden effectsubtle consequenceobscure resultindirect impactlatent effect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
efeito óbvio
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
efeito óbvio / efeito claro
Both terms are commonly used; 'efeito claro' may be slightly preferred in casual speech
São Paulo
efeito óbvio / efeito evidente
Both forms are standard; 'evidente' is also widely used in business contexts
Portugal
efeito óbvio / efeito evidente
Both terms are equally standard in European Portuguese

Related Words

consequenceimpactresultoutcomemanifestationvisibleapparentevident

Related Idioms & Phrases

the writing is on the wall
the elephant in the room
crystal clear
plain as day
as clear as the nose on your face
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