transtornos
[trans-TOR-nos]
nounmasculinepl: transtornos
disorders, disturbances, troubles
1. Mental or psychological conditions that cause significant distress or impairment
The patient was diagnosed with various anxiety disorders.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com vários transtornos de ansiedade.
2. Disruptions or disturbances in normal functioning or order
The construction caused transtornos for the neighborhood residents.
A construção causou transtornos para os moradores do bairro.
3. Problems or troubles that cause inconvenience
The flight delay caused many transtornos for passengers.
O atraso do voo causou muitos transtornos para os passageiros.
In Brazil, 'transtornos' is widely used in medical, psychological, and psychiatric contexts, particularly when discussing mental health conditions. It's also common in everyday conversation to describe any kind of trouble or inconvenience. The term has gained increased visibility with growing awareness of mental health issues in Brazilian society.
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