surprising growth

[/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ ɡroʊθ/]
noun phrasepl: surprising growths
crescimento surpreendente
1. An unexpected or remarkable increase in size, quantity, value, or development that exceeds prior expectations
The startup experienced surprising growth after launching their new product line.
A startup experimentou um crescimento surpreendente após lançar sua nova linha de produtos.
2. Rapid expansion that catches people off guard or defies predictions
The tech industry saw surprising growth during the pandemic.
A indústria de tecnologia viu um crescimento surpreendente durante a pandemia.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American business, technology, and economic contexts to describe companies or sectors that have exceeded market expectations. In Brazil, it's frequently used in financial news and startup discussions, while in the USA it's prevalent in business journalism and investment discourse.
NYC Slang
crazy growth / wild growth
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unexpected growthremarkable growthimpressive growthexplosive growthphenomenal growth
Antonyms / Antônimos
declinestagnationcontractionexpected declineanticipated decrease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento surpreendente
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
crescimento inesperado
Often used in business and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
crescimento espantoso
More colloquial, emphasizing the astonishment factor
Portugal
crescimento surpreendente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'crescimento inesperado'

Related Words

expansiondevelopmentsurgeboomaccelerationincrease

Related Idioms & Phrases

growth that caught everyone off guard
growth out of nowhere
growth that defied expectations
growth that took the market by storm
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