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temporary stress
[ˈtɛmpəreri strɛs]
noun
pl: temporary stresses
estresse temporário
1.
A state of mental or emotional strain caused by adverse circumstances that is expected to be short-lived or limited in duration
The temporary stress from the project deadline should disappear once it's completed.
O estresse temporário do prazo do projeto deve desaparecer uma vez que seja concluído.
2.
Acute psychological pressure that resolves once the triggering situation ends
She experienced temporary stress during the job interview, but felt relieved afterward.
Ela experimentou estresse temporário durante a entrevista de emprego, mas se sentiu aliviada depois.
Synonyms
short-term stress
acute stress
situational stress
transient stress
Antonyms
chronic stress
long-term stress
persistent stress
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estresse temporário
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
stress temporário
Often uses the English word 'stress' directly in Portuguese
São Paulo
estresse passageiro
Alternative regional variation using 'passageiro' (passing)
Related Idioms & Phrases
under pressure
stressed out
feeling the heat
temporary setback
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