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substantial amount
[səbˈstænʃəl əˈmaʊnt]
noun phrase
pl: substantial amounts
quantia substancial
1.
A large or significant quantity of something; a considerable sum or volume
The company invested a substantial amount in research and development.
A empresa investiu uma quantia substancial em pesquisa e desenvolvimento.
2.
An amount that is enough to be important or have an effect
A substantial amount of time was spent on the project.
Uma quantia substancial de tempo foi gasta no projeto.
NYC Slang
a fat stack / a hefty chunk
Synonyms
considerable amount
significant amount
large sum
sizeable quantity
generous amount
Antonyms
minimal amount
negligible amount
small sum
insignificant amount
meager amount
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
quantia substancial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
montante substancial
Common in formal financial contexts
Portugal
quantia considerável
Preferred in formal Portuguese; 'substancial' also used
General Brazilian
uma boa quantia
Informal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
a pretty penny
a king's ransom
cost an arm and a leg
break the bank
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