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stressor

[/ˈstrɛsər/]
nounmasculinepl: stressors
agente estressor
1. A stimulus or event that causes stress or tension in a person or organism
Work deadlines are a common stressor for many employees.
Os prazos de trabalho são um agente estressor comum para muitos funcionários.
2. Any environmental, physical, or psychological factor that triggers a stress response
Noise pollution is a significant stressor in urban environments.
A poluição sonora é um agente estressor significativo em ambientes urbanos.
Synonyms
stress triggerstressful stimulusanxiety trigger
Antonyms
relaxantcalming factor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agente estressor
Most common formal usage in psychology and health contexts
Brazil
fonte de estresse
More colloquial alternative meaning 'source of stress'
Portugal
agente de stress
Portuguese variant using 'stress' directly rather than 'estresse'
General
fator estressante
Alternative technical term meaning 'stressing factor'

Related Idioms & Phrases

under stress
stress management
psychological stressor
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