is delightful

[/ɪz dɪˈlaɪtfəl/]

verb phrase (copula + adjective)

é delicioso/delightful

1. to be pleasing, charming, or extremely enjoyable

The garden is delightful in spring.

O jardim é delicioso na primavera.

2. to possess qualities that bring joy or satisfaction

Her company is delightful.

A sua companhia é encantadora.

NYC Slang

it's fire / it's dope

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

é delicioso/é encantador

commonly used in everyday speech

São Paulo

é delicioso/é maravilhoso

frequent usage in contemporary speech

Rio de Janeiro

é delicioso/é legal

casual variant with 'legal' in informal contexts

Portugal

é delicioso/é encantador

formal and standard usage

is absolutely delightful

is utterly delightful

is simply delightful

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