nova fronteira

[NOH-vah fron-tay-RAH]
noun phrasefemininepl: novas fronteiras
new frontier
1. An unexplored or undeveloped area, field, or territory that presents new opportunities and challenges
Space exploration is considered the new frontier of scientific discovery.
A exploração espacial é considerada a nova fronteira da descoberta científica.
2. A new area of activity, business, or technology that is emerging and full of potential
Digital marketing has become a new frontier for traditional retail companies.
O marketing digital tornou-se uma nova fronteira para empresas de varejo tradicional.
3. Historically, the westward expansion territories in 19th century Americas
The pioneers settled the new frontier in search of opportunity and freedom.
Os pioneiros colonizaram a nova fronteira em busca de oportunidade e liberdade.
This phrase is deeply rooted in American historical discourse regarding westward expansion and manifest destiny. In contemporary Brazilian usage, it appears frequently in business, technology, and academic contexts to describe emerging markets and unexplored fields. The term carries positive connotations of opportunity, progress, and innovation in both cultures.
NYC Slang
the next big thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
território inexploradohorizonte novocampo emergenteterra incógnitafronteira desconhecida
Antonyms / Antônimos
território conhecidoárea estabelecidacampo consolidado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nova fronteira
Standard usage across all Brazil
Portugal
nova fronteira
Same usage, though less frequent in historical contexts
São Paulo
nova fronteira
Commonly used in business and technology contexts

Related Words

exploraçãodescobertaoportunidadedesafioinovaçãoexpansão

Related Idioms & Phrases

abrir novas fronteiras
conquistar a nova fronteira
explorar novos horizontes
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →