economic crisis
US /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
UK /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk ˈkraɪ.sɪs/

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crise econômica
a situation in which an economy experiences a sudden downturn, characterized by a decline in economic activity, rising unemployment, and financial instability
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The country is facing a severe economic crisis.
O país está enfrentando uma grave crise econômica.
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Many businesses closed during the last economic crisis.
Muitas empresas fecharam durante a última crise econômica.