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major contribution

[ˈmeɪdʒər kənˈtrɪbjuːʃən]
nounpl: major contributions
contribuição significativa
1. A substantial or important addition or gift to a cause, project, or field of knowledge
Her research made a major contribution to medical science.
Sua pesquisa fez uma contribuição significativa para a ciência médica.
2. A large financial donation or substantial monetary gift
The foundation made a major contribution to the school's building fund.
A fundação fez uma contribuição importante para o fundo de construção da escola.
3. An important or crucial factor that helps achieve a result or goal
His leadership was a major contribution to the team's success.
Sua liderança foi uma contribuição significativa para o sucesso da equipe.
Synonyms
significant contributionsubstantial contributionimportant contributionlarge donationsubstantial gift
Antonyms
minor contributionnegligible contributioninsignificant contribution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contribuição significativa
Most commonly used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
contribuição de grande importância
More formal, slightly expanded phrasing
São Paulo
aporte significativo
Business and financial contexts prefer 'aporte'
Portugal
contributo significativo
Portuguese uses 'contributo' instead of 'contribuição'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a major contribution
a major contribution to the field
major contribution to society
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