possible circumstance

[ˈpɑsəbəl ˈsɜrkəmˌstæns]
noun phrasepl: possible circumstances
circunstância possível
1. A situation, condition, or set of facts that may or could occur; a potential scenario or eventuality
We must consider every possible circumstance before making a final decision.
Devemos considerar toda circunstância possível antes de tomar uma decisão final.
2. A hypothetical or contingent situation that has the potential to happen
In any possible circumstance, safety must be our primary concern.
Em qualquer circunstância possível, a segurança deve ser nossa preocupação principal.
3. A condition or state of affairs that is feasible or within the realm of probability
We should be prepared for every possible circumstance.
Devemos estar preparados para toda circunstância possível.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, business, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA when discussing contingency planning, risk assessment, or hypothetical scenarios. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's frequently encountered in formal writing and professional communication. The concept reflects the cultural value placed on preparedness and comprehensive planning in organizational and professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
potential situationcontingencyeventualityhypothetical scenariofeasible conditionimaginable circumstance
Antonyms / Antônimos
impossible circumstancecertain circumstanceinevitable situation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
circunstância possível
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
circunstância possível / situação que pode acontecer
Commonly used in both formal and colloquial speech
São Paulo
circunstância possível / cenário possível
Often used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
circunstância possível / eventual circunstância
Similar usage to Brazil; 'eventual' meaning potential rather than occurring

Related Words

scenariocontingencyprobabilityconditioneventualitypossibilityfeasibilityhypothetical

Related Idioms & Phrases

in any possible circumstance
under any possible circumstance
in case of any possible circumstance
considering all possible circumstances
for all possible circumstances
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