noun phrasepl: sharp rises
aumento acentuado
1. a sudden and significant increase in value, amount, or level
There was a sharp rise in oil prices last month.
Houve um aumento acentuado nos preços do petróleo no mês passado.
2. a steep upward movement or trend in a graph, chart, or statistical measure
The stock market experienced a sharp rise following the positive earnings report.
O mercado de ações experimentou um aumento acentuado após o relatório de lucros positivos.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian news media, financial reports, and economic discussions to describe market movements, inflation, or statistical changes. It carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation when discussing prices or negative metrics, and positive connotation when discussing positive indicators like wages or employment.
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