ponto zero
[PON-too ZEH-roo]
nounmasculinepl: pontos zero
ground zero
1. The exact point or location where something begins, originates, or starts from; the initial point of reference
Ground zero is where the investigation begins.
O ponto zero é onde a investigação começa.
2. The starting point or baseline from which progress, measurements, or calculations are made
We need to return to point zero and reassess our strategy.
Precisamos voltar ao ponto zero e reavaliar nossa estratégia.
3. In urban contexts, the exact location of an explosion or disaster
Ground zero of the explosion was at the intersection.
O ponto zero da explosão foi no cruzamento.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ponto zero' is widely used in business, project management, and disaster response contexts. It gained prominence in Brazil following international media coverage of major events. The phrase is formal and technical, commonly appearing in reports, presentations, and analytical discussions. In Portugal, the phrase exists but is less idiomatic than in Brazil, where 'ponto de partida' is often preferred.
NYC Slang
ground zero; starting point; square one
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →