visible dependence
[VIZ-uh-bul dih-PEN-dens]
noun phrasefeminine (dependência is feminine in Portuguese)pl: visible dependences
dependência visível
1. A state of reliance on something or someone that is clearly observable or apparent to others
His visible dependence on alcohol became evident to his family during the holidays.
Sua dependência visível do álcool se tornou evidente para sua família durante as festas.
2. An addiction, habit, or reliance that shows obvious external signs or behavioral manifestations
The patient's visible dependence on pain medication required immediate intervention.
A dependência visível do paciente dos medicamentos para dor exigiu intervenção imediata.
3. A demonstrable or recognizable state of being reliant upon external support or resources
The elderly woman showed visible dependence on her caregiver for daily activities.
A mulher idosa mostrava dependência visível de sua cuidadora para atividades diárias.
In Brazilian culture, there is increasing awareness and discussion about visible dependence in the context of substance abuse and mental health. The term is commonly used in healthcare, social work, and intervention contexts. In the USA, discussions of visible dependence often intersect with homelessness, addiction treatment, and family intervention programs, particularly in urban areas like New York City.
NYC Slang
junkie behavior; wearing it on your sleeve
Related Idioms & Phrases
wear your heart on your sleeve (visible emotion/reliance)
it's written all over your face (visible signs)
enabler relationship
fall into dependence
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