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queda gradual

[KWE-da gra-du-AHL]
nounfemininepl: quedas graduais
gradual decline / gradual fall / gradual decrease
1. A slow, progressive reduction or descent in quantity, quality, value, or intensity over time
There has been a gradual decline in stock prices over the past month.
Houve uma queda gradual nos preços das ações ao longo do mês passado.
2. A gentle or progressive lowering of something from a higher to a lower position
The gradual fall of the sun towards the horizon marked the end of the day.
A queda gradual do sol em direção ao horizonte marcou o fim do dia.
3. A slow decline in performance, health, or status
The athlete experienced a gradual decline in performance due to injury.
O atleta experimentou uma queda gradual no desempenho devido à lesão.
Synonyms
declínio gradualdiminuição gradualredução gradualdescida gradualenfraquecimento gradual
Antonyms
aumento gradualsubida gradualelevação gradualcrescimento gradualmelhora gradual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
queda gradual
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
queda gradual
Commonly used in business and economic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
queda gradual
Used similarly to São Paulo region
Portugal
queda gradual / descida gradual
Both terms are accepted; 'descida gradual' is also frequently used

Related Idioms & Phrases

queda gradual das folhas
queda gradual do império
queda gradual de vendas
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