big picture

[/bɪɡ ˈpɪk.tʃɚ/]

noun

visão geral

1. The overall perspective or general understanding of a situation, rather than focusing on minor details

We need to focus on the big picture rather than getting lost in minor details.

Precisamos focar na visão geral em vez de nos perdermos em detalhes menores.

2. The most important or essential aspects of something; the broader context or larger context

In the big picture, this setback is not that significant for our long-term goals.

Na visão geral, este revés não é tão significativo para nossos objetivos de longo prazo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

visão geral

Most common translation; widely used in business and everyday contexts

General Brazilian

quadro geral

Alternative translation, slightly more formal

Portugal

visão global

Preferred in European Portuguese; emphasizes comprehensiveness

Portugal

perspectiva geral

Alternative in Portuguese Portuguese

see the big picture

keep the big picture in mind

lose sight of the big picture

focar na visão geral

manter a visão geral em mente

perder de vista o quadro geral

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