prevalent states
[ˈprɛvələnt steɪts]
noun phrase
estados prevalentes
1. conditions, situations, or circumstances that are widespread, common, or dominant in a particular region, period, or context
The prevalent states of poverty in developing nations require urgent intervention.
Os estados prevalentes de pobreza nas nações em desenvolvimento exigem intervenção urgente.
2. in medicine/epidemiology: the most commonly occurring health conditions or disease statuses within a population at a given time
The prevalent states of mental health disorders have increased significantly in recent years.
Os estados prevalentes de transtornos de saúde mental aumentaram significativamente nos últimos anos.
3. in technology/systems: the most frequent operational or functional states of a system
Monitoring prevalent states of network performance helps optimize infrastructure.
Monitorar os estados prevalentes do desempenho da rede ajuda a otimizar a infraestrutura.
This is primarily an academic and technical term used in medical, epidemiological, sociological, and scientific contexts. It is not commonly used in casual conversation. In Brazilian Portuguese, it maintains the same technical meaning as in English, particularly in health and social science discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the prevalent state of affairs
under the prevalent states of emergency
despite prevalent states of economic hardship
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