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substantial

[/səbˈstænʃəl/]
adjective
substancial
1. of considerable importance, size, or worth
The company made a substantial profit this year.
A empresa obteve um lucro substancial este ano.
2. solidly built or made; sturdy
The bridge is constructed of substantial materials.
A ponte é construída com materiais substanciais.
3. real; not imaginary or illusory
There is substantial evidence supporting the theory.
Há evidência substancial apoiando a teoria.
4. having a solid basis in reality; material
They discussed substantial matters of concern.
Eles discutiram questões substanciais de preocupação.
NYC Slang
legit, real deal, major
Synonyms
significantconsiderablesolidsturdymaterialreal
Antonyms
insubstantialinsignificanttrivialminimalfragile

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
substancial
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
substancial
common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
substancial
used in formal and academic Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

substantial difference - diferença substancial
substantial amount - quantidade considerável
substantial progress - progresso substancial
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