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broad trend

[/brɔːd trend/]
nounpl: broad trends
tendência geral
1. A general direction or tendency that is wide-ranging and encompasses many aspects or a large scope
The broad trend in technology is toward greater automation and artificial intelligence.
A tendência geral na tecnologia é em direção à maior automação e inteligência artificial.
2. A widespread pattern of change or movement observed across multiple sectors, regions, or time periods
There is a broad trend toward remote work adoption across various industries.
Existe uma tendência geral de adoção do trabalho remoto em várias indústrias.
Synonyms
general trendoverarching trendmacro trendoverall directionprevailing tendency
Antonyms
narrow trendspecific trendisolated occurrencemicro trend

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tendência geral
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and business
São Paulo
tendência ampla
Alternative usage in business and financial contexts
Portugal
tendência larga
Less common but understood; preference for 'tendência geral' in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding the wave
going with the flow
following the curve
the way the wind is blowing
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