catastrophic result
[kætəˈstrɑːfɪk rɪˈzʌlt]
noun phrasepl: catastrophic results
resultado catastrófico
1. an outcome or consequence that is extremely disastrous, devastating, or ruinous; a result that causes severe damage or failure
The catastrophic result of the earthquake left thousands homeless.
O resultado catastrófico do terremoto deixou milhares de pessoas desabrigadas.
2. a final outcome of an action or process that is markedly negative and causes major loss or harm
The company's poor decision led to a catastrophic result in their quarterly earnings.
A má decisão da empresa levou a um resultado catastrófico em seus ganhos trimestrais.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts such as business reports, scientific analyses, and news media. In the USA, it often appears in disaster reporting and risk assessment contexts. In Brazil, it is frequently used in news media and formal communication, particularly regarding economic crises, natural disasters, or political developments.
NYC Slang
total disaster / complete meltdown / epic fail
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