significant drop

[/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt drɒp/]
noun phrasepl: significant drops
queda significativa
1. A substantial or notable decrease in quantity, value, level, or quality
There was a significant drop in stock prices after the announcement.
Houve uma queda significativa nos preços das ações após o anúncio.
2. A marked decline in performance, standards, or expectations
The student's grades showed a significant drop this semester.
As notas do estudante mostraram uma queda significativa neste semestre.
3. A steep or sudden decrease in measurement or rate
There was a significant drop in temperature overnight.
Houve uma queda significativa de temperatura durante a noite.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American business, financial, and academic contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in news reports about economic indicators and market performance. In the USA, it's widely used in corporate settings and everyday conversation to describe any notable decrease. The phrase carries neutral connotation and is objective in nature.
NYC Slang
major drop-off / big dip
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sharp declinemarked decreasesubstantial fallconsiderable reductionmajor dip
Antonyms / Antônimos
significant increasesubstantial risemarked improvementsharp growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
queda significativa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
queda brava / queda grande
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
queda significativa / queda considerável
Business and formal contexts
Portugal
queda significativa / declínio notável
Portuguese prefers 'declínio' in formal contexts

Related Words

declinedecreasereductiondepreciationdownturnplunge

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a nosedive
hit rock bottom
plummet
go downhill
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