faz diferença

[fahz dee-feh-REN-suh]

verb phrase

makes a difference

1. To have a significant impact or effect; to matter or be important

Your support makes a difference in my life.

Seu apoio faz diferença na minha vida.

2. To cause a change or alteration in a situation or outcome

It makes a difference whether you arrive early or late.

Faz diferença se você chega cedo ou tarde.

3. To be meaningful or have value

Every small action faz diferença toward environmental protection.

Toda ação pequena faz diferença para a proteção ambiental.

NYC Slang

makes a dif / makes an impact

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

faz diferença

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

faz diferença

Same usage as in Brazilian Portuguese

faz toda a diferença (makes all the difference)

faz muita diferença (makes a big difference)

não faz diferença (makes no difference)

faz alguma diferença (makes some difference)

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