irreversible changes
[ɪˌrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun phrasepl: irreversible changes (already plural)
mudanças irreversíveis
1. alterations or transformations that cannot be undone or returned to their original state
Climate change is causing irreversible changes to the polar ice caps.
As mudanças climáticas estão causando mudanças irreversíveis nas calotas polares.
2. permanent modifications or transformations in scientific, medical, or environmental contexts
The surgery caused irreversible changes to her vocal cords.
A cirurgia causou mudanças irreversíveis em suas cordas vocais.
3. lasting alterations in social, political, or cultural systems
The digital revolution has brought irreversible changes to how we communicate.
A revolução digital trouxe mudanças irreversíveis em como nos comunicamos.
The concept of 'irreversible changes' is particularly relevant in contemporary Brazil and global discourse regarding environmental degradation, especially Amazon deforestation and climate change. In academic and scientific contexts, both Brazilian and European Portuguese use 'mudanças irreversíveis,' while in colloquial Brazilian speech, expressions like 'mudanças que não têm volta' are more common. In American English, this phrase often appears in climate science discussions and social commentary about technological or social transformation.
NYC Slang
changes that can't be undone / the point of no return
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