ongoing impact

[ˈɑːŋɡoʊɪŋ ˈɪmpækt]
noun phrasepl: ongoing impacts
impacto contínuo
1. A continuous or sustained effect or influence that persists over time
The pandemic has had an ongoing impact on mental health services.
A pandemia teve um impacto contínuo nos serviços de saúde mental.
2. Consequences or effects that are still being felt and have not yet ended
Climate change has an ongoing impact on agricultural production.
A mudança climática tem um impacto contínuo na produção agrícola.
3. A persistent influence affecting people, organizations, or systems in the present moment
The policy changes have an ongoing impact on employee morale.
As mudanças de política têm um impacto contínuo no moral dos funcionários.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, academic, and news contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, 'impacto contínuo' is frequently used in business reports, governmental assessments, and environmental discussions. The phrase reflects modern usage emphasizing sustainability and long-term consequences rather than immediate or temporary effects.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
continuous effectsustained influencepersistent consequencelasting effectenduring impact
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary impactshort-term effectisolated incidentconcluded impact

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
impacto contínuo
Most commonly used term across Brazil
General Brazilian Portuguese
impacto permanente
Alternative form emphasizing permanence
General Brazilian Portuguese
impacto duradouro
Emphasizes long-lasting nature
Portugal
impacto contínuo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood
Portugal
impacto persistente
Alternative used in formal contexts

Related Words

consequenceeffectinfluencerepercussionramificationresidualpersistent

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a ripple effect
leave a lasting mark
take its toll
cast a long shadow
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