recurring observation

[/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ əbˈzɜːrveɪʃən/]
nounpl: recurring observations
observação recorrente
1. A pattern or phenomenon that is noticed repeatedly over time; something observed again and again
A recurring observation in climate studies is the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.
Uma observação recorrente nos estudos climáticos é a frequência crescente de eventos climáticos extremos.
2. A repeated or cyclical finding noted in research, analysis, or personal experience
The recurring observation across multiple surveys was that customer satisfaction had declined.
A observação recorrente em várias pesquisas foi que a satisfação do cliente havia diminuído.
3. A habitual or repeated notice of something that happens in cycles
It's a recurring observation that traffic increases during holiday seasons.
É uma observação recorrente que o tráfego aumenta durante as épocas de feriados.
This term is widely used in academic, scientific, and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it maintains formal connotations and is particularly common in research papers, reports, and analytical discussions. The phrase emphasizes systematic observation rather than casual notice.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repeated observationcyclical findinghabitual noticepattern recognitionrecurring phenomenon
Antonyms / Antônimos
unique observationisolated incidentone-time observationsingular finding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observação recorrente
standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
observação repetida
common alternative in business and research settings
Rio de Janeiro
constatação recorrente
colloquial variant meaning 'recurring finding'
Portugal
observação recorrente
formal usage in academic and scientific contexts

Related Words

observationpatternrecurrencephenomenonfindingtrendrepetition

Related Idioms & Phrases

pattern that keeps repeating itself
something that comes up again and again
a constant observation
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