considerable support

[/kənˈsɪdərəbəl səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio considerável
1. A substantial amount of help, backing, or assistance that is significant in quantity or quality
The project received considerable support from the government and private donors.
O projeto recebeu apoio considerável do governo e de doadores privados.
2. Strong endorsement or approval from a notable number of people or organizations
The candidate enjoyed considerable support among young voters.
O candidato desfrutou de apoio considerável entre os eleitores jovens.
3. Substantial resources, funding, or personnel allocated to help achieve a goal
The research team had considerable support in terms of budget and staff.
A equipe de pesquisa tinha apoio considerável em termos de orçamento e pessoal.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'considerable support' is frequently used in political campaigns, business ventures, and social movements. In Brazil, it often reflects the importance of institutional backing and community consensus. In the USA, it may emphasize grassroots or demographic support.
NYC Slang
major backing / solid support
Synonyms / Sinônimos
substantial supportsignificant backingstrong supportmajor assistanceextensive helpbroad support
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimal supportlittle supportweak backingscarce resourcesopposition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
apoio considerável
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apoio bastante
Colloquial alternative; 'bastante' emphasizes quantity
São Paulo
apoio significativo
Business and formal contexts prefer 'significativo' for emphasis
Portugal
apoio substancial
European Portuguese may prefer 'substancial' in formal contexts

Related Words

backingassistanceendorsementfundingcollaborationpartnership

Related Idioms & Phrases

have considerable support behind someone/something
garner considerable support
lend considerable support to a cause
considerable support from all corners
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