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major fact

[ˈmeɪdʒər fækt]
noun phrasepl: major facts
fato importante
1. A significant or important fact; a piece of information or truth that has considerable importance or impact
A major fact in the case is that the witness was present at the scene.
Um fato importante no caso é que a testemunha estava presente no local.
2. A key or essential piece of evidence or information in an argument, discussion, or analysis
The major fact we must consider is that climate change affects global temperatures.
O fato importante que devemos considerar é que a mudança climática afeta as temperaturas globais.
Synonyms
important factsignificant factkey factessential factcrucial factprincipal fact
Antonyms
minor facttrivial factinsignificant factunimportant detail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fato importante
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fato importante
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
facto importante
Portuguese spelling uses 'facto' instead of 'fato'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the facts of the matter
stick to the facts
get the facts straight
in point of fact
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