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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.
Synonyms
overall viewbroader perspectivegeneral outlookvisão amplaperspectiva geralquadro geral
Antonyms
detailsspecificssmall picturedetalhesparticularidades

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

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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