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reaction

[/riˈækʃən/]
nounfemininepl: reactions / reações
reação
1. A response or reply to something
What was her reaction to the news?
Qual foi a reação dela à notícia?
2. A physical or chemical process or change
The chemical reaction produced heat.
A reação química produziu calor.
3. An opposing or conservative movement in response to change
There was a strong reaction against the new policy.
Houve uma forte reação contra a nova política.
4. A physiological or emotional response
He had an allergic reaction to the medication.
Ele teve uma reação alérgica ao medicamento.
Synonyms
responsereplyanswerfeedback
Antonyms
actioncausestimulus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reação
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reação
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
reação
No significant regional variation
Portugal
reação
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

chain reaction - reação em cadeia
gut reaction - reação visceral/instintiva
knee-jerk reaction - reação automática/impulsiva
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