Portuguese Word · Advanced
recessão
recession
Pronunciation: heh-seh-SOWN
Meaning
A period of broad decline in economic activity.
Example
A queda no consumo aumentou o risco de recessão.
The decline in consumption increased the risk of recession.
Practice tips
- Practice recessão out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for advanced-level learners.