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crucial detail

[ˈkruːʃəl ˈdiːteɪl]
noun phrasepl: crucial details
detalhe crucial
1. An essential or critical piece of information or aspect that is vital to understanding or completing something
The crucial detail that I missed was the deadline for submission.
O detalhe crucial que perdi foi o prazo para envio.
2. A minor but important fact or element that significantly affects the outcome or understanding of a situation
The detective focused on the crucial detail of the witness's testimony.
O detetive se concentrou no detalhe crucial do depoimento da testemunha.
Synonyms
essential detailcritical pointkey detailimportant particularvital information
Antonyms
minor detailtrivial pointinsignificant detailirrelevant information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
detalhe crucial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
detalhe fundamental
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
pormenor crucial
Portuguese preference for 'pormenor' instead of 'detalhe'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the devil is in the details
dot the i's and cross the t's
miss the fine print
get down to brass tacks
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