record broken

[ˈrekərd ˈbroʊkən]
verb phrase / noun phrase
recorde quebrado
1. To surpass or exceed a previously established record or benchmark in performance, achievement, or measurement
The athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter dash.
O atleta quebrou o recorde mundial nos 100 metros rasos.
2. A past accomplishment or achievement that has been surpassed
A record broken in 2023 was the fastest marathon time.
Um recorde quebrado em 2023 foi o tempo mais rápido na maratona.
3. The state or result of having exceeded a previous standard or limit
With the new sales numbers, another company record broken has been announced.
Com os novos números de vendas, outro recorde da empresa foi quebrado.
In both Brazilian and American sports culture, breaking records is celebrated as a major achievement. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in sports journalism and popular media, particularly in football (soccer), volleyball, and athletics. The expression 'recorde quebrado' is more formal, while 'recorde batido' is commonly used in casual conversation and sports commentary across Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
record surpassedbenchmark exceededstandard surpassedprevious best beaten
Antonyms / Antônimos
record setrecord establishedrecord maintainedbenchmark equaled

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
recorde quebrado
Standard usage in sports and general contexts
São Paulo
recorde batido
Common alternative phrasing using 'batido' (beaten) instead of 'quebrado'
Rio de Janeiro
recorde quebrado / recorde batido
Both expressions are used interchangeably in local media
Portugal
recorde quebrado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'bateu o recorde' is common colloquially

Related Words

world recordpersonal bestmilestoneachievementperformancebenchmark

Related Idioms & Phrases

break all records
go for the record
set a new record
hold the record
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