conspicuous alterations

[kənˈspɪkjuəs ɔːlˈtɛreɪʃənz]
noun phrasefemininepl: conspicuous alterations
alterações conspícuas
1. noticeable, obvious, or striking changes made to something that are easily perceived or observed
The conspicuous alterations to the historic building sparked controversy among residents.
As alterações conspícuas no edifício histórico geraram controvérsia entre os moradores.
2. significant modifications that stand out and are difficult to ignore or overlook
There were conspicuous alterations in his behavior after the incident.
Houve alterações conspícuas em seu comportamento após o incidente.
3. visible changes that are prominently displayed or made in an evident manner
The conspicuous alterations to the document raised questions about its authenticity.
As alterações conspícuas no documento levantaram questões sobre sua autenticidade.
In Brazilian Portuguese, this phrase is commonly used in legal, architectural, and administrative contexts when describing modifications that are evident and undeniable. In the USA, it's frequently used in legal documents, real estate, and formal writing to denote changes that are impossible to deny or ignore.
NYC Slang
big changes you can't miss
Synonyms / Sinônimos
noticeable changesobvious modificationsstriking alterationsevident changesvisible modificationsprominent alterations
Antonyms / Antônimos
inconspicuous alterationssubtle changesimperceptible modificationshidden alterationsminor adjustments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
alterações conspícuas
standard formal usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alterações bem visíveis
more colloquial variant used in speech
São Paulo
alterações óbvias
common business and formal contexts
Portugal
alterações ostensivas
Portuguese European variant, slightly more formal

Related Words

conspicuousalterationsmodificationschangesvisiblenoticeableobvious

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick out like a sore thumb
plain as day
as clear as crystal
in plain sight
cannot be overlooked
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