widespread occurrence

[WĪD-sprɛd ə-ˈkər-əns]
noun phrasepl: widespread occurrences
ocorrência generalizada
1. an event, phenomenon, or instance that happens frequently and across many places or among many people
The widespread occurrence of cybercrime has become a major concern for governments worldwide.
A ocorrência generalizada de crimes cibernéticos tornou-se uma preocupação importante para governos em todo o mundo.
2. a common or prevalent happening that is not limited to a specific location or group
The widespread occurrence of misinformation on social media affects public opinion.
A ocorrência generalizada de desinformação nas redes sociais afeta a opinião pública.
This phrase is frequently used in academic, journalistic, and formal contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ocorrência generalizada' is the standard term used in news reports, scientific papers, and official communications when discussing phenomena affecting large populations or geographic areas.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
common occurrencefrequent happeningprevalent phenomenonwidespread phenomenonuniversal happening
Antonyms / Antônimos
rare occurrenceisolated incidentlocalized eventuncommon happening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ocorrência generalizada
most common and formal usage
Informal Brazilian Portuguese
coisa que acontece bastante
colloquial alternative
Portugal
ocorrência generalizada
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal register
Portugal (informal)
fenómeno muito comum
colloquial alternative

Related Words

prevalencefrequencycommonalityepidemicpandemicendemic

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dime a dozen
common as dirt
run of the mill
a ocorrência do dia a dia
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