steep rise

[/stiːp raɪz/]
nounpl: steep rises
aumento acentuado
1. a sudden and significant increase in amount, price, or level
There has been a steep rise in housing prices over the past year.
Houve um aumento acentuado nos preços das casas no ano passado.
2. a sharp upward slope or gradient
The mountain path shows a steep rise in elevation after the first mile.
A trilha da montanha mostra um aumento acentuado de elevação após o primeiro quilômetro.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'steep rise' is commonly used in financial reporting, weather forecasts, and real estate discussions. It conveys urgency and significant change, making it a preferred term in news media and economic analysis.
NYC Slang
sharp jump
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sharp increasedramatic increasesudden jumpsharp climbabrupt rise
Antonyms / Antônimos
gradual decreasegentle declineslow riseslight drop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento acentuado
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
alta repentina
frequently used in financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
subida brusca
common in both economic and geographical contexts
Portugal
subida abrupta
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

sharp increaseclimbingupward trendescalationsurge

Related Idioms & Phrases

a steep rise in prices
a steep rise in crime
a steep rise in temperature
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