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critical moment

[ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈmoʊmənt]
noun phrasepl: critical moments
momento crítico
1. A decisive point in time when important consequences will be determined; a turning point
The critical moment came when the team needed to score the winning goal.
O momento crítico chegou quando o time precisava marcar o gol vencedor.
2. A time of acute difficulty, danger, or crisis requiring immediate action or decision
In this critical moment, we must remain calm and focused.
Neste momento crítico, devemos permanecer calmos e focados.
NYC Slang
the moment of truth; crunch time
Synonyms
crucial momentturning pointpivotal momentkey momentdecisive moment
Antonyms
trivial momentinsignificant timeroutine moment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
momento crítico
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
momento crítico
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
momento crítico
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
momento crítico
Standard usage; may also use 'altura crítica' informally

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the nick of time
now or never
make or break moment
point of no return
hour of need
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