unexpected growth
[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd ɡroʊθ/]
noun phrasepl: unexpected growths
crescimento inesperado
1. An increase in size, amount, or development that occurs without prior anticipation or prediction
The company experienced unexpected growth in the third quarter, surprising all analysts.
A empresa experimentou um crescimento inesperado no terceiro trimestre, surpreendendo todos os analistas.
2. In medical contexts, an abnormal or unanticipated increase in a tumor, mass, or pathological condition
The doctor was concerned about the unexpected growth detected in the recent scan.
O médico estava preocupado com o crescimento inesperado detectado na ressonância recente.
3. In economic or business contexts, an unforeseeable expansion in revenue, market share, or business activity
The startup saw unexpected growth after going viral on social media.
A startup experimentou um crescimento inesperado após viralizar nas redes sociais.
In Brazilian business culture, unexpected growth is often discussed with enthusiasm and attributed to market opportunities or viral success. In American contexts, it's frequently analyzed through investor relations and market analysis lenses. The term is commonly used in startup ecosystems in both countries, with particular prominence in São Paulo and Silicon Valley-adjacent discussions.
NYC Slang
crazy growth / wild growth / outta nowhere expansion
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →