comovência
1. the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotional intensity that deeply affects one's feelings
The poignancy of the farewell scene moved the entire audience to tears.
A comovência da cena de despedida emocionou toda a plateia até lágrimas.
2. the quality of being poignant; sharpness or intensity of feeling or expression
The poignancy of her words lingered long after the speech ended.
A comovência de suas palavras persistiu muito tempo depois que o discurso terminou.
3. a deeply moving or touching quality that affects the heart
The poignancy of the old photograph brought back memories of lost loved ones.
A comovência da velha fotografia trouxe de volta memórias de entes queridos perdidos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'poignancy' is used in literary, artistic, and emotional discussions to describe moments of deep feeling. It's particularly valued in literature, film criticism, and personal narratives. In Portuguese, 'comovência' carries similar weight and is used in formal writing, poetry, and arts criticism to convey the emotional impact of a work or moment.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →