important statements

[ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈsteɪtmənts]
noun phrasepl: important statements
declarações importantes
1. significant or consequential remarks, declarations, or expressions made verbally or in writing that carry weight or significance
The CEO made important statements about the company's future direction during the shareholders meeting.
O CEO fez declarações importantes sobre a direção futura da empresa durante a assembleia de acionistas.
2. formal assertions or pronouncements that have legal, political, or social relevance
The president's important statements on climate policy were broadcast nationally.
As declarações importantes do presidente sobre política climática foram transmitidas nacionalmente.
3. key messages or announcements that convey essential information or positions
The witness provided important statements to the police investigation.
A testemunha forneceu depoimentos importantes à investigação policial.
In Brazilian business culture, 'declarações importantes' are often expected from leaders during corporate events and public announcements. In Portuguese legal contexts, 'depoimentos importantes' specifically refers to crucial witness testimony. In the USA, important statements by public figures are heavily covered by media and often become subjects of political discourse and analysis.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
significant remarkskey declarationsconsequential statementsvital pronouncementsessential assertions
Antonyms / Antônimos
trivial remarksinsignificant statementsminor commentsunimportant declarations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
declarações importantes
most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
declarações importantes / depoimentos importantes
frequently used in legal and journalistic contexts
São Paulo
declarações importantes / pronunciamentos importantes
preferred in business and corporate environments
Portugal
declarações importantes / afirmações importantes
slightly more formal tone, 'afirmações' also commonly used

Related Words

testimonydeclarationannouncementproclamationassertionremarksspeechstatement

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a statement
statement of fact
on record
for the record
put it in writing
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