relevant points

[/ˈrɛləvənt pɔɪnts/]
noun phrase
pontos relevantes
1. Facts, arguments, or information that are directly connected to and important for a discussion, decision, or matter at hand
The lawyer presented the relevant points to support her case in court.
A advogada apresentou os pontos relevantes para apoiar seu caso no tribunal.
2. Key or significant details that are pertinent to understanding a subject or solving a problem
Let me focus on the relevant points rather than getting lost in unnecessary details.
Deixe-me focar nos pontos relevantes em vez de me perder em detalhes desnecessários.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'relevant points' is used extensively in professional, academic, and legal settings. Brazilians tend to emphasize the importance of clear communication with relevant points (pontos relevantes) in business meetings, while Americans often use the phrase in debates and formal discussions. The concept reflects a cultural value on clarity and efficiency in communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
key pointsimportant pointspertinent pointssalient pointssignificant facts
Antonyms / Antônimos
irrelevant pointsinsignificant detailsperipheral information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos relevantes
Most commonly used in formal and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pontos importantes
More colloquial alternative used in casual speech
São Paulo
pontos-chave
Business and professional environments favor this variant
Portugal
pontos pertinentes
European Portuguese may use 'pertinentes' more frequently

Related Words

main ideaessential informationcore argumentcrucial factor

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the point
make a point
on point
miss the point
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