A depressão
Example: A depressão pode afetar profundamente a qualidade de vida diária.
Definition
"A depressão" refers to a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of emotional and physical problems that significantly affect daily life and overall well-being.
Etymology
The term "a depressão" comes from the Portuguese word for depression, which is derived from the Latin 'depressio,' meaning 'a pressing down.' This reflects the feeling of being weighed down or lowered in spirits that is typical of the condition.
Learn to use this word actively
"A depressão" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 116 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Portuguese as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
