rapid increase

[ˈræpɪd ɪnˈkris]
nounpl: rapid increases
aumento rápido
1. a sudden and steep rise in quantity, value, or extent
There has been a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases this week.
Houve um aumento rápido de casos de COVID-19 esta semana.
2. swift growth or expansion in a short period of time
The company experienced a rapid increase in sales after the product launch.
A empresa experimentou um aumento rápido nas vendas após o lançamento do produto.
3. accelerated development or progression
There was a rapid increase in technological advancement during the pandemic.
Houve um aumento rápido no avanço tecnológico durante a pandemia.
In Brazilian business and news media, 'aumento rápido' is the standard term used to describe market surges, population growth, or inflation. In the USA, 'rapid increase' is common in economic reports and scientific contexts. The term became especially prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic across both cultures when referring to case numbers and mortality rates.
NYC Slang
spike
Synonyms / Sinônimos
surgesharp risesudden growthsteep increaserapid growthboom
Antonyms / Antônimos
decreasedeclinereductionslow growthgradual increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento rápido
Most common translation; standard in news and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aumento acelerado
Alternative phrasing; commonly used in commercial speech
São Paulo
crescimento rápido
Often preferred in business and financial contexts
Portugal
aumento súbito
Emphasizes the sudden nature; common in European Portuguese

Related Words

escalationaccelerationexpansionincrementupswing

Related Idioms & Phrases

skyrocket
through the roof
take off
shoot up
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