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crucial moment

[ˈkruːʃəl ˈmoʊmənt]
noun phrasepl: crucial moments
momento crucial
1. A critical point in time when important decisions or events occur that will significantly affect the outcome of a situation
This is a crucial moment for the company's future.
Este é um momento crucial para o futuro da empresa.
2. A turning point or pivotal instant that determines success or failure
The crucial moment came when she decided to pursue her dreams.
O momento crucial chegou quando ela decidiu perseguir seus sonhos.
NYC Slang
the moment of truth / crunch time
Synonyms
critical momentturning pointpivotal momentkey moment
Antonyms
insignificant momenttrivial moment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
momento crucial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
momento decisivo
Alternative common usage in business contexts
Portugal
momento crítico
Preferred in formal Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the eleventh hour
the moment of truth
a crossroads
hit the nail on the head
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