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ambitious project

[əˈmɪʃəs ˈprɒdʒekt]
noun phrasepl: ambitious projects
projeto ambicioso
1. A large-scale, challenging undertaking that requires significant resources, effort, and determination to accomplish
The company launched an ambitious project to revolutionize renewable energy technology.
A empresa lançou um projeto ambicioso para revolucionar a tecnologia de energia renovável.
2. An endeavor with high goals and aspirations that may be difficult to achieve
The ambitious project aimed to build a bridge connecting the two islands.
O projeto ambicioso visava construir uma ponte conectando as duas ilhas.
NYC Slang
big ticket project; major move
Synonyms
grand projectlarge-scale projectchallenging undertakingmajor initiative
Antonyms
modest projectsmall-scale projectsimple taskminor undertaking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
projeto ambicioso
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
projeto ambicioso
Standard usage, sometimes 'empreendimento ambicioso'
São Paulo
projeto ambicioso
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
projeto ambicioso
Standard usage, same as Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars
bite off more than you can chew
dream big
set one's sights high
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