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watershed moment

[ˈwɔːtərʃɛd ˈmoʊmənt]
nounpl: watershed moments
momento decisivo
1. A critical turning point or pivotal moment that marks a significant change in the course of events
The invention of the internet was a watershed moment in human history.
A invenção da internet foi um momento decisivo na história humana.
2. A point in time at which the course of events is altered or redirected
Winning that championship was a watershed moment for the young athlete's career.
Vencer aquele campeonato foi um momento decisivo para a carreira do jovem atleta.
NYC Slang
game changer, turning point in the game
Synonyms
turning pointpivotal momentcrossroadscritical juncturegame changer
Antonyms
ordinary momentinsignificant eventstatus quo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
momento decisivo
Most common and widely understood translation
Brazil
ponto de virada
Alternative translation emphasizing the turning point aspect
Brazil
marco histórico
Used when emphasizing historical significance
Portugal
momento decisivo
Primary translation, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ponto de viragem
Portuguese variant spelling of 'ponto de virada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a point of no return
the straw that broke the camel's back
the writing on the wall
a sea change
a new chapter
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