remarkable change

[rɪˈmɑːrkəbl tʃeɪndʒ]
noun phrasefemininepl: remarkable changes / mudanças notáveis
mudança notável
1. a significant or striking alteration or transformation that is worthy of attention or notice
There has been a remarkable change in her attitude since she started the new job.
Houve uma mudança notável em sua atitude desde que começou o novo emprego.
2. an unexpected or dramatic shift in circumstances, behavior, or conditions
The company experienced a remarkable change in profitability after restructuring.
A empresa experimentou uma mudança notável em sua lucratividade após a reestruturação.
3. a transformation that stands out as exceptional or worthy of comment
What a remarkable change the renovation made to the old building!
Que mudança notável a reforma fez ao prédio antigo!
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'remarkable change' is used to describe transformations worthy of public or professional notice. In business environments (São Paulo, New York), this phrase is common in reports and presentations. In everyday conversation, Brazilians might emphasize the change with 'impressionante' (impressive) or 'espantosa' (astonishing), while Americans might use colloquialisms like 'game-changer' or 'sea change' for more casual contexts.
NYC Slang
major shift / game-changer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dramatic changestriking changesignificant alterationnotable transformationimpressive shiftconspicuous change
Antonyms / Antônimos
insignificant changesubtle changeminor alterationimperceptible changenegligible difference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
mudança notável
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mudança notável / mudança impressionante
Both terms commonly used; 'impressionante' adds emphasis
São Paulo
mudança notável / transformação significativa
More formal contexts prefer 'transformação significativa'
Portugal
mudança notável / alteração considerável
Portuguese speakers may prefer 'alteração' in formal contexts

Related Words

transformationmetamorphosisevolutionshiftalterationmodificationtransitionconversion

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sea change
about-face
a new leaf
turning point
watershed moment
mudança de rumo (Portuguese idiom meaning 'change of course')
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