deep changes

[/diːp tʃeɪndʒɪz/]
noun phrase
mudanças profundas
1. Significant, fundamental alterations that affect the core or essence of something, rather than surface-level modifications
The company underwent deep changes in its organizational structure.
A empresa passou por mudanças profundas em sua estrutura organizacional.
2. Substantial transformations in beliefs, values, or personal development
After therapy, she experienced deep changes in how she viewed herself.
Após a terapia, ela experimentou mudanças profundas em como se via.
3. Major structural or systemic reforms at societal, political, or institutional levels
The government proposed deep changes to the education system.
O governo propôs mudanças profundas no sistema educacional.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'deep changes' is commonly used in corporate, academic, and social discourse to describe significant institutional or personal transformations. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently employed when discussing government reforms, educational systems, and organizational restructuring. The concept reflects a cultural emphasis on substantial rather than superficial improvements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fundamental changesradical transformationssubstantial modificationsstructural reformsfar-reaching alterations
Antonyms / Antônimos
superficial changesminor adjustmentssurface modificationscosmetic changestrivial alterations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudanças profundas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mudanças profundas / transformações radicais
Both terms commonly used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mudanças profundas
Casual and formal usage
Portugal
mudanças profundas / transformações profundas
Both terms acceptable; 'transformações profundas' slightly more formal

Related Words

transformationreformrevolutionmetamorphosisoverhaul

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sea change
a watershed moment
a turning point
paradigm shift
root and branch reform
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