primary reasons

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈriː.zənz]
noun phrase
razões principais
1. the most important or fundamental causes or explanations for something
The primary reasons for the project's failure were poor planning and insufficient funding.
As razões principais para o fracasso do projeto foram o planejamento inadequado e o financiamento insuficiente.
2. the chief or foremost motivations behind an action or decision
Her primary reasons for moving to the city were career advancement and personal growth.
Suas razões principais para se mudar para a cidade foram o avanço de carreira e o crescimento pessoal.
This phrase is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in formal and informal contexts, particularly in business, academic, and professional discussions. In Brazil, it's commonly seen in work meetings and educational settings when explaining decisions or outcomes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
main reasonsprincipal reasonschief reasonsfundamental causesprimary causes
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary reasonsminor reasonstrivial reasons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
razões principais
most common standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
razões principais
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
razões principais
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
razões principais
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

motivationcausejustificationexplanationrationale

Related Idioms & Phrases

for all intents and purposes
the bottom line
the bottom reason
the heart of the matter
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