Bedeutung
To challenge or overturn a widely accepted belief, model, or way of thinking.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Brazil, 'quebrar paradigmas' is a staple of motivational speeches and self-help literature. It is often linked to the idea of 'superação' (overcoming obstacles). In Portugal, the phrase is frequently used in the context of the 'Modernização do Estado' (State Modernization), referring to breaking old bureaucratic habits. In Angolan business contexts, it's used to describe the diversification of the economy away from oil dependence. Often used in educational reforms and social programs to encourage new ways of thinking about community development.
Use with 'Vigente'
Pair it with 'vigente' (current/prevailing) to sound highly professional: 'Quebrar o paradigma vigente'.
The 'A' Trap
Never say 'uma paradigma'. It's the most common mistake for non-native speakers.
Bedeutung
To challenge or overturn a widely accepted belief, model, or way of thinking.
Use with 'Vigente'
Pair it with 'vigente' (current/prevailing) to sound highly professional: 'Quebrar o paradigma vigente'.
The 'A' Trap
Never say 'uma paradigma'. It's the most common mistake for non-native speakers.
LinkedIn Gold
In Brazil, this is the perfect phrase for a LinkedIn post about innovation or leadership.
Teste dich selbst
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta de 'quebrar um paradigma'.
A invenção da prensa de Gutenberg ________ no acesso à informação.
The subject is singular (a invenção) and 'paradigma' is masculine.
Qual frase usa a expressão de forma mais natural?
This represents a significant structural change, which fits the definition.
Complete o diálogo de negócios.
Sócio A: Nossa concorrência está estagnada. Sócio B: Sim, é a oportunidade perfeita para nós ________.
Uses the personal infinitive 'quebrarmos' correctly with the masculine noun.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenA invenção da prensa de Gutenberg ________ no acesso à informação.
The subject is singular (a invenção) and 'paradigma' is masculine.
This represents a significant structural change, which fits the definition.
Sócio A: Nossa concorrência está estagnada. Sócio B: Sim, é a oportunidade perfeita para nós ________.
Uses the personal infinitive 'quebrarmos' correctly with the masculine noun.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it usually is. Use 'mudar de ideia' or 'fazer algo diferente' unless you're talking about a life-changing event.
Yes, it's correct and used in academic writing, but 'quebrar' is much more common in business and media.
It's a Greek loanword. Most Greek words ending in -ma are masculine in Portuguese (o tema, o sistema, o clima).
No, a person can be a 'paradigmatic example' (exemplo paradigmático), but the paradigm itself is the model or idea.
Maintaining the 'status quo' or 'seguir o padrão' (following the pattern).
Absolutely. It's common in both Brazil and Portugal, especially in news and professional contexts.
Yes, if a team uses a completely new strategy that changes how the game is played.
Yes, it's the noun form. 'Houve uma quebra de paradigma' (There was a paradigm shift).
Usually, yes. It implies progress and innovation.
Like the 'g' in 'dog'. It's a hard 'g', not a 'j' sound.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Pensar fora da caixa
similarTo think outside the box.
Mudar de mentalidade
builds onTo change one's mindset.
Status quo
contrastThe existing state of affairs.
Inovação disruptiva
specialized formDisruptive innovation.
