significant resources

[sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈrɛsɔːrsɪz]
noun phrase
recursos significativos
1. substantial amounts of money, materials, personnel, or other assets that are considerable in quantity or importance
The company allocated significant resources to research and development.
A empresa alocou recursos significativos para pesquisa e desenvolvimento.
2. important means or supplies available for use in accomplishing a goal or addressing a need
The government committed significant resources to combat climate change.
O governo comprometeu recursos significativos para combater as mudanças climáticas.
3. valuable capabilities, assets, or support that are essential for success
The project requires significant resources in terms of time and expertise.
O projeto requer recursos significativos em termos de tempo e expertise.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian business, political, and academic contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly found in government announcements, corporate annual reports, and educational discussions about funding. In the USA, it appears frequently in policy documents, grant proposals, and business strategy presentations. The term reflects formal, professional discourse in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
substantial resourcesconsiderable meanssubstantial assetsmajor fundingample resources
Antonyms / Antônimos
limited resourcesscarce resourcesmeager resourcesminimal funding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
recursos significativos
most common and formal usage in business and government contexts
Brazil (colloquial)
bastante recurso / muitos recursos
more informal way to express the concept in everyday speech
Portugal
recursos significativos / meios consideráveis
European Portuguese may use 'meios consideráveis' in some contexts
São Paulo (business)
recursos substanciais
common in corporate and financial discussions

Related Words

budgetallocationinvestmentfundingassetscapitalinfrastructurepersonnel

Related Idioms & Phrases

pour resources into something
allocate resources
pool resources
strain resources
stretch resources thin
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