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plateaus

[/pləˈtoʊz/]
nounpl: plateaus or plateaux
planaltos
1. A large, flat area of elevated land
The Colorado Plateau is known for its dramatic canyons.
O Planalto do Colorado é conhecido por seus cânions dramáticos.
2. A state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress
Sales reached a plateau after the initial marketing campaign.
As vendas atingiram um patamar após a campanha de marketing inicial.
3. A level of achievement or performance that remains stable
The athlete's performance has plateaued at an elite level.
O desempenho do atleta estagnou em um nível de elite.
Synonyms
highlandtablelandplainuplandmesa
Antonyms
valleylowlanddepressioncanyon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
planalto
Most common term for geographical plateaus
General Brazilian
patamar
Used for figurative meaning of a stable level or plateau effect
Portugal
planalto
Standard geographical term
Portugal
patamar
Used for figurative plateau in progress or performance

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a plateau - atingir um patamar
reach a plateau - chegar a um patamar estável
on a plateau - em um patamar constante
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