considerable fall

[kənˈsɪdərəbəl fɔːl]
noun phrasepl: considerable falls
queda considerável
1. A significant or substantial decrease in value, amount, level, or position
The stock market experienced a considerable fall after the economic announcement.
O mercado de ações sofreu uma queda considerável após o anúncio econômico.
2. A large or notable decline in performance, status, or reputation
The team's considerable fall in the rankings disappointed their fans.
A queda considerável da equipe no ranking decepcionou seus torcedores.
3. A significant drop in temperature, prices, or other measurable quantities
There was a considerable fall in temperatures overnight.
Houve uma queda considerável na temperatura durante a noite.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'considerable fall' is commonly used in financial news, sports journalism, and weather reporting. The phrase carries a sense of importance and significance, often used to describe events with meaningful consequences. In Portugal, similar usage applies but with regional vocabulary variations.
NYC Slang
major drop / big nosedive
Synonyms / Sinônimos
significant declinesubstantial dropmajor decreasesharp declinemarked reduction
Antonyms / Antônimos
considerable risesubstantial increasemarked growthsignificant gain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
queda considerável
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
queda considerável / tombo considerável
Informal contexts may use 'tombo' for a more colloquial touch
São Paulo
queda considerável
Business and formal contexts prefer this standard term
Portugal
queda considerável / descida considerável
Both terms accepted; 'descida' more common in informal speech

Related Words

declinedropdecreaseplungedownturnrecession

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a considerable fall
a considerable fall from grace
a considerable fall in fortunes
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