important facts

[ɪmˈpɔrtənt fækts]
noun phrase
fatos importantes
1. significant pieces of information or truths that are crucial to understanding a situation, subject, or argument
The important facts about climate change are often overlooked in public discourse.
Os fatos importantes sobre mudanças climáticas são frequentemente negligenciados no discurso público.
2. key details or verified information that form the foundation of knowledge on a topic
Before making a decision, we need to gather all the important facts.
Antes de tomar uma decisão, precisamos reunir todos os fatos importantes.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'important facts' is used in academic, journalistic, and professional settings to denote information that carries weight in decision-making and understanding. In Brazil, there is emphasis on 'fatos comprovados' (verified facts) to distinguish from speculation or opinion, reflecting a cultural value for evidence-based discourse.
NYC Slang
the real deal; the straight dope
Synonyms / Sinônimos
essential factskey factssignificant factscrucial informationrelevant details
Antonyms / Antônimos
trivial factsirrelevant informationminor detailsunimportant details

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fatos importantes
Standard and widely used across Brazil
São Paulo
fatos relevantes
Alternative usage in more formal business contexts
Portugal
factos importantes
Uses 'factos' instead of 'fatos'; otherwise same meaning
Rio de Janeiro
fatos principais
Common variation emphasizing primary importance

Related Words

evidenceinformationdatadetailsknowledgetruth

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the facts straight
face the facts
stick to the facts
a matter of fact
in point of fact
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