major innovation
[ˈmeɪdʒər ɪnˈnoʊveɪʃən]
noun phrasefeminine (inovação is feminine in Portuguese)pl: major innovations / grandes inovações
grande inovação
1. A significant new invention, discovery, or method that represents a substantial improvement or change in technology, business, science, or society
The smartphone was a major innovation that changed how people communicate.
O smartphone foi uma grande inovação que mudou a forma como as pessoas se comunicam.
2. A breakthrough development that has considerable impact on an industry or field
The company's major innovation in renewable energy attracted investors worldwide.
A grande inovação da empresa em energia renovável atraiu investidores em todo o mundo.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'major innovation' is highly valued in startup culture and business environments. Brazil has been increasingly focused on innovation hubs, particularly in São Paulo's tech scene. The term reflects the global emphasis on technological progress and entrepreneurship in the 21st century. In Portuguese-speaking countries, innovation is often associated with 'inovação disruptiva' (disruptive innovation), a concept popularized by business literature.
NYC Slang
game-changer / next big thing
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