realization
[/ˌriː.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: realizations
realização
1. The act of becoming aware of something; sudden understanding or recognition
The realization that she had made a mistake hit her suddenly.
A realização de que ela havia cometido um erro a atingiu de repente.
2. The process of making something real or actual; bringing something into existence
The realization of his dream took years of hard work.
A realização do seu sonho levou anos de trabalho duro.
3. The conversion of assets into cash or money
The realization of the investment resulted in significant gains.
A realização do investimento resultou em ganhos significativos.
4. An artistic or creative interpretation; a concrete representation
The director's realization of the novel was critically acclaimed.
A realização do romance pelo diretor foi aclamada pela crítica.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'realização' is deeply tied to concepts of personal achievement and dreams ('sonhos'). The word carries emotional weight when discussing life accomplishments. In American English, 'realization' often emphasizes the moment of sudden awareness, while in Portuguese it tends to emphasize the completed act of making something real. In business contexts, both cultures use it to describe asset conversion, but Brazilian Portuguese speakers often use 'realização de lucros' (profit realization) more formally.
NYC Slang
no cap, it hit different, the come-up
Related Idioms & Phrases
come to realization - chegar à conclusão/perceber
dawning realization - realização gradual
moment of realization - momento de verdade
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