remarkable situations

[rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz]
noun phrase
situações notáveis
1. circumstances or sets of conditions that are worthy of attention, striking, or worthy of being noticed due to being unusual or impressive
The remarkable situations she encountered during her travels inspired her to write a book.
As situações notáveis que ela encontrou durante suas viagens a inspiraram a escrever um livro.
2. extraordinary or noteworthy events or conditions that stand out from the ordinary
History is filled with remarkable situations that changed the course of nations.
A história está repleta de situações notáveis que mudaram o curso das nações.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'situações notáveis' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. The English phrase emphasizes the subjective worthiness of attention, while Portuguese speakers might also use 'impressionantes' (impressive) or 'memoráveis' (memorable) depending on the specific context and emotional tone desired. This phrase is frequently encountered in journalistic writing, academic discourse, and storytelling traditions in both cultures.
NYC Slang
wild situations / crazy circumstances
Synonyms / Sinônimos
notable circumstancesstriking situationsextraordinary conditionsnoteworthy eventsimpressive circumstances
Antonyms / Antônimos
ordinary situationscommon circumstancesunremarkable eventsroutine conditions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
situações notáveis
Most common and widely understood translation across Brazil
São Paulo
situações impressionantes
Alternative preferred in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
situações memoráveis
Often used in casual and conversational speech
Portugal
situações notáveis / situações assinaláveis
Portuguese prefers 'assinaláveis' in formal writing

Related Words

remarkablesituationcircumstanceeventconditionnoteworthy

Related Idioms & Phrases

a remarkable turn of events
against all remarkable odds
in remarkable fashion
under remarkable circumstances
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