No. 1,519 in Portuguese
estresse
Stress: a state of mental or emotional strain or tension.
In a sentence
O estresse pode causar problemas de saúde a longo prazo.
Stress can cause long-term health problems.
In this sentence, 'estresse' is used as a noun referring to a state of mental or physical tension or strain.
Para reduzir o estresse, tente praticar meditação regularmente.
To reduce stress, try practicing meditation regularly.
Here, 'estresse' again acts as a noun, emphasizing a condition that can be mitigated through certain activities.
Ele estava tão cheio de estresse que decidiu tirar umas férias.
He was so full of stress that he decided to take a vacation.
In this instance, 'estresse' is used as a noun to describe a heightened state of tension leading to a decisive action.
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