sudden spike
[/ˈsʌdn̩ spaɪk/]
nounpl: sudden spikes
pico repentino
1. a sudden, sharp increase in quantity, value, or intensity of something
There was a sudden spike in temperature yesterday.
Houve um pico repentino de temperatura ontem.
2. an abrupt rise in a measurable statistic or metric
The stock market experienced a sudden spike after the announcement.
O mercado de ações experimentou um pico repentino após o anúncio.
3. a pointed object or structure that rises sharply
The cactus had sudden spikes all over its surface.
O cacto tinha espinhos que saíam repentinamente por toda a superfície.
The term 'sudden spike' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts in business, weather, and statistics discussions. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in financial news reports (especially regarding inflation), weather reports, and COVID-19 case discussions.
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