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landmark event

[ˈlændmɑːrk ɪˈvent]
nounpl: landmark events
evento marcante
1. A significant or memorable occurrence that marks an important point in time or represents a turning point in history, progress, or personal experience
The moon landing was a landmark event in human history.
O pouso na lua foi um evento marcante na história da humanidade.
2. An occasion or happening that is notable enough to be remembered as a milestone or major achievement
Her graduation was a landmark event in her family's life.
Sua formatura foi um evento marcante na vida de sua família.
Synonyms
milestonehistoric eventturning pointmomentous occasionsignificant occurrencepivotal event
Antonyms
ordinary eventtrivial occurrenceinsignificant happeningmundane event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evento marcante
Most common and widely understood term
Brazil
acontecimento histórico
Alternative term emphasizing historical significance
Portugal
acontecimento marcante
Commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
marco histórico
Used when emphasizing historical importance

Related Idioms & Phrases

a turning point
a watershed moment
a game-changer
make history
go down in history
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