reverberation
[/rɪˌvɜːbəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: reverberations
reverberação
1. The reflection of sound, light, or radio waves off a surface
The reverberation in the concert hall created an echo effect.
A reverberação no auditório criou um efeito de eco.
2. The persistence of a sound after the original sound source has stopped, due to multiple reflections
The singer's voice was enhanced by the natural reverberation of the cathedral.
A voz da cantora foi realçada pela reverberação natural da catedral.
3. A widespread effect or consequence that follows an event; an indirect result or repercussion
The political scandal had reverberations across the entire nation.
O escândalo político teve reverberações por toda a nação.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'reverberação' is used both in technical contexts (music, acoustics, engineering) and in metaphorical contexts to describe the broader societal impacts or consequences of events. It's particularly common in news media and political discourse. In American English, the word is frequently used metaphorically to describe ripple effects or long-term consequences of decisions or events.
NYC Slang
ripple effect (when referring to consequences)
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