broad categories

[brɔːd ˈkætɪɡərɪz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
categorias amplas
1. Large, general groupings that encompass multiple related items or concepts without excessive detail or specificity
The products can be divided into broad categories such as electronics, clothing, and home goods.
Os produtos podem ser divididos em categorias amplas como eletrônicos, roupas e artigos para casa.
2. Main divisions or classifications that serve as overarching frameworks for organization
We organize our expenses into broad categories: housing, food, transportation, and entertainment.
Organizamos nossas despesas em categorias amplas: habitação, alimentação, transporte e entretenimento.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, business, and organizational contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, it appears frequently in educational materials and corporate documents. The term reflects a preference for systematic organization and classification, which is valued in both cultures for clarity and accessibility of information.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
general categoriesmain groupsmajor divisionswide classificationsoverarching types
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow categoriesspecific categoriesdetailed classificationssubcategoriesminute divisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
categorias amplas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for general, wide-ranging classifications
Portugal
categorias gerais
Portuguese variant often uses 'gerais' instead of 'amplas' for similar meaning
Business contexts (Brazil)
categorias principais
Often used in business and administrative contexts to denote main divisions

Related Words

classificationtaxonomysegmentationgroupingframeworkorganization

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall into broad categories
break down into broad categories
fit into broad categories
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