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breakthroughs

[/ˈbreɪkθruːz/]
nounpl: breakthroughs
avanços
1. A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development
The company achieved several breakthroughs in renewable energy technology.
A empresa alcançou vários avanços na tecnologia de energia renovável.
2. A successful or unexpected solution to a problem
Scientists had a breakthrough in understanding the disease's cause.
Os cientistas tiveram um avanço na compreensão da causa da doença.
3. A penetration or overcoming of a barrier or obstruction
The military forces made a breakthrough in the enemy's defensive lines.
As forças militares fizeram um avanço nas linhas defensivas do inimigo.
Synonyms
advancesdiscoveriesinnovationsdevelopmentsbreakthroughsrevelations
Antonyms
setbacksfailuresregressionsobstacles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avanços
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
descobertas
Used when emphasizing discovery aspect
Portugal
avanços
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
progressos
Alternative form in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a breakthrough
achieve a breakthrough
scientific breakthrough
major breakthrough
breakthrough moment
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