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substantive remarks

[/səbˈstæntɪv rɪˈmɑːrks/]
noun phrase
observações substanciais
1. Comments or statements that are meaningful, significant, and based on solid facts or evidence rather than superficial or trivial observations
The professor made substantive remarks about the research methodology during the presentation.
O professor fez observações substanciais sobre a metodologia da pesquisa durante a apresentação.
2. Remarks that directly address the core issues or main points of a discussion, proposal, or argument
Her substantive remarks on the policy proposal helped clarify the key differences between the two approaches.
Suas observações substanciais sobre a proposta de política ajudaram a esclarecer as diferenças fundamentais entre as duas abordagens.
Synonyms
meaningful remarkssignificant commentsmaterial observationspertinent observationsconstructive feedback
Antonyms
superficial remarkstrivial commentsinsubstantial observationsfrivolous remarksvague comments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observações substanciais
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
comentários substanciais
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
comentários substantivos
Slightly more formal register in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
observações de peso
Colloquial alternative meaning 'weighty remarks'

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to substantive remarks
move beyond substantive remarks
substantive remarks on the record
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