significant
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significant(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (important)
There has been significant progress in paving the streets downtown.Ha habido un avance importante en la pavimentación del centro.
b. significativo
The stock market has seen no significant movement this week.El mercado accionario ha permanecido sin movimiento significativo esta semana.
c. considerable
I have seen significant improvement in his behavior since he changed medications.He visto un cambio considerable de su comportamiento desde que cambió de medicamento.
d. significante (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
There has been a troubling and significant increase in the number of homicides.Ha habido un aumento inquietante y significante en el número de homicidios.
2. (meaningful)
a. elocuente
He made a significant criticism of the administration.Hizo una crítica elocuente de la administración.
b. significativo
Well, that was certainly a significant nod of the head.Bueno, eso definitivamente fue una inclinación significativa de la cabeza.
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