completely different
[/kəmˈpliːtli ˈdɪfərənt/]
adjective phrase
completamente diferente
1. entirely or totally unlike in nature, character, or quality; having no similarity whatsoever
The new restaurant is completely different from what I expected.
O novo restaurante é completamente diferente do que eu esperava.
2. fundamentally distinct or separate in all aspects
Her approach to the problem is completely different from mine.
A abordagem dela para o problema é completamente diferente da minha.
3. having no resemblance or common features
This version is completely different from the original.
Esta versão é completamente diferente da original.
This phrase is universally understood and used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in casual conversation, business meetings, and academic discussions. Americans often use the more colloquial variant 'a whole different ball game' or shorten it to 'totally different.' The phrase reflects a cultural tendency in both countries to emphasize stark contrasts and distinctions when comparing things.
NYC Slang
totally different / a whole different thing
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