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significant moment

[/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈmoʊmənt/]
noun phrasepl: significant moments
momento significativo
1. An important or meaningful point in time; an event or occurrence that has considerable importance or consequence
Winning the championship was a significant moment in her athletic career.
Vencer o campeonato foi um momento significativo em sua carreira atlética.
2. A turning point or pivotal event that marks a change or has lasting impact
The signing of the treaty was a significant moment in the nation's history.
A assinatura do tratado foi um momento significativo na história da nação.
3. A memorable or noteworthy instant in personal or shared experience
That was a significant moment we will never forget.
Esse foi um momento significativo que nunca esqueceremos.
NYC Slang
big moment
Synonyms
important momentcrucial momentpivotal momentturning pointlandmark momentmemorable occasionmilestone
Antonyms
insignificant momenttrivial momentmundane momentordinary time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
momento significativo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
momento importante
Commonly used alternative in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
momento marcante
Popular alternative emphasizing the memorable nature
Portugal
momento significativo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a moment of reckoning
the moment of truth
a defining moment
the turning point
a watershed moment
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