internal change

[ɪnˈtɜːrnəl tʃeɪndʒ]
nounpl: internal changes
mudança interna
1. A transformation or modification that occurs within something, not visible from the outside
The company underwent an internal change in its management structure.
A empresa passou por uma mudança interna em sua estrutura de gestão.
2. A personal or psychological transformation within an individual
After therapy, she experienced an internal change in how she viewed herself.
Após a terapia, ela experimentou uma mudança interna em como se via.
3. In philosophy or physics, a change in the essential nature or composition of something
The chemical reaction caused an internal change in the molecular structure.
A reação química causou uma mudança interna na estrutura molecular.
In Brazil, 'mudança interna' is frequently used in corporate, psychological, and personal development contexts. The concept resonates with Brazilian culture's emphasis on personal growth (desenvolvimento pessoal) and transformative experiences. In the USA, this term is common in self-help, business, and therapeutic discussions, reflecting the cultural emphasis on individual transformation and reinvention.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inner transformationinternal transformationinner changeintrinsic changefundamental change
Antonyms / Antônimos
external changesuperficial changeoutward changesurface change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança interna
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
mudança interna / transformação interna
Both terms are equally used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mudança de dentro / transformação interior
More colloquial and personal contexts favor 'transformação interior'
Portugal
mudança interna / alteração interna
Portuguese Portuguese may favor 'alteração interna' in technical contexts

Related Words

transformationmodificationmetamorphosisrestructuringevolution

Related Idioms & Phrases

a change from within
inner workings
beneath the surface
what's on the inside
heart and soul of the matter
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