A crise
Example: A crise econômica afetou muitos negócios na cidade este ano.
Definition
"A crise" refers to a sudden and severe disruption or difficulty, often in economic, social, or political contexts. It describes a period when normal conditions are disturbed, causing significant challenges or instability, such as in the phrase 'A crise econômica afetou muitos negócios na cidade este ano.'
Etymology
The word "a crise" comes from the Greek 'krisis,' which means decision or turning point. It entered Portuguese through Latin during medieval times, originally used in medical contexts to describe a critical point in an illness. Over time, its meaning broadened to indicate any critical or decisive moment.
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