levantamentos, subidas, ascensões
1. The act or process of rising; movements upward or to a higher position
The risings of the sun and moon follow predictable patterns.
Os levantamentos do sol e da lua seguem padrões previsíveis.
2. Instances of people rising up in rebellion or revolt
Historical risings against oppressive regimes are documented throughout history.
Levantamentos históricos contra regimes opressivos estão documentados ao longo da história.
3. In baking, the process of dough expanding due to fermentation
Multiple risings are required for proper bread development.
Múltiplos levantamentos são necessários para o desenvolvimento adequado do pão.
4. Swellings or protuberances on a surface
The risings on the wall indicated structural damage.
Os inchaços na parede indicavam dano estrutural.
The term 'risings' is commonly used in historical contexts to refer to uprisings or rebellions, particularly in discussions of social movements. In culinary contexts, especially in bread-making traditions, 'risings' refers to the fermentation process essential to many recipes. In both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese, this word maintains consistent usage across these distinct domains.
Related Idioms & Phrases
early risings catch the worm
risings and fallings of the tide
multiple risings (in baking context)
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