sísmico
1. relating to or caused by earthquakes or earth vibrations
The seismic activity in the region increased after the volcanic eruption.
A atividade sísmica na região aumentou após a erupção vulcânica.
2. of great importance; having a sudden and far-reaching impact
The company announced a seismic shift in its business strategy.
A empresa anunciou uma mudança sísmica em sua estratégia comercial.
3. relating to seismology or the study of earthquakes
Seismic waves help scientists understand the Earth's interior structure.
As ondas sísmicas ajudam os cientistas a entender a estrutura do interior da Terra.
In Brazil, 'sísmico' is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, as major seismic activity is relatively rare. In Portugal, the term is more commonly used in everyday discourse due to the country's location on tectonically active zones. Figuratively, both cultures use 'seismic' to describe significant, disruptive changes in business, politics, or society.
NYC Slang
game-changing (when used figuratively to mean impactful)
Related Idioms & Phrases
seismic shift - a sudden, major change
seismic waves - vibrations that travel through the Earth
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