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sostanziale

[sos-tan-tsee-AH-leh]
adjectivepl: sostanziali
substancial
1. of or relating to substance; material or physical
The substantial difference between the two proposals was evident.
A diferença substancial entre as duas propostas era evidente.
2. considerable in size, amount, or importance; significant
They made a substantial contribution to the project.
Eles fizeram uma contribuição substancial para o projeto.
3. real, actual, or genuine rather than apparent or superficial
The evidence provided a substantial basis for the accusation.
A evidência forneceu uma base substancial para a acusação.
4. solid or firmly based; having substance or strength
a substantial meal
uma refeição substancial
Synonyms
significativoimportanteconsiderevolenotevolecospicuo
Antonyms
insignificantetrascurabileminimoleggerosuperficiale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
substancial
Standard and widely used term
Portugal
substancial
Standard usage; may also use 'importante' or 'significativo' in casual contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sostanza (in substance; essentially)
differenza sostanziale (substantial difference)
prova sostanziale (material evidence)
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