important occasion

[ɪmˈpɔːrtənt əˈkeɪʒən]

noun phrasefemininepl: important occasions / ocasiões importantes

ocasião importante

1. A significant event or moment that holds special meaning or consequence

Her graduation was an important occasion for the entire family.

A sua formatura foi uma ocasião importante para toda a família.

2. A noteworthy gathering or celebration of particular relevance

The wedding was an important occasion attended by hundreds of guests.

O casamento foi uma ocasião importante com a presença de centenas de convidados.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ocasião importante

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ocasião importante / momento especial

Common colloquial usage

São Paulo

ocasião importante / evento importante

Often used in formal and business contexts

Portugal

ocasião importante / momento importante

Standard European Portuguese usage

rise to the occasion (estar à altura da ocasião)

on this important occasion (nesta ocasião importante)

mark the occasion (assinalar a ocasião)

seize the occasion (aproveitar a ocasião)

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